ISO Mix Study Guide

Question 1

Which would have the greater capability under the classic wildfire typing system?

Answer 1

Type 4 widget

Question 2

What is a person’s physiological response to the 24-hour clock?

Answer 2

circadian rhythms

Question 3

What can water that has collected in the basement cause to happen?

Answer 3

extinguish gas-fire equipment pilot lights

Question 4

Which is NOT a hazard from the drive/brake system of a vehicle?

Answer 4

converter

Question 5

What is the basic approach of an ISO to help firefighters work more safely?

Answer 5

work safe triggers

Question 6

What is a main concern when fighting fires in low and high humidity environments?

Answer 6

dehydration

Question 7

Which simple activity is often overlooked that can assist the ISO in predicting weather that is coming?

Answer 7

watch the sky

Question 8

What is the leading cause of injuries at an incident?

Answer 8

overexertion

Question 9

Which is NOT something that influence overexertion?

Answer 9

training

Question 10

What is electrical energy that has established a path to ground through the earth and that continues to energize the earth?

Answer 10

ground gradient

Question 11

What do most activities at an incident scene require that are affected by the ergonomics?

Answer 11

physical labor

Question 12

Up to how many volts can be used with the bright orange conduit in a hybrid vehicle?

Answer 12

700

Question 13

How often should the firefighter be fed when mental and physical demands remain?

Answer 13

two to three hours

Question 14

What should the ratio of carbohydrates/protein/fat (respectively) be that is fed to the firefighter to achieve optimal cell performance?

Answer 14

40/30/30

Question 15

Which is perhaps the most commonly used abatement strategy?

Answer 15

awareness

Question 16

What are the upper/lower flammability limits of propane?

Answer 16

9.5/2.4

Question 17

Which is NOT an element that must be in balance for optimal cell function?

Answer 17

sucrose

Question 18

Which type of intervention is used to make crews, command staff and general staff aware that a hazard of injury potential exists?

Answer 18

soft

Question 19

Organizationally who does the ISO typically report to?

Answer 19

IC

Question 20

Which is NOT a correct statement of guidelines following the ISO when working alone?

Answer 20

Walk quickly if you must be in smoke.

Question 21

Which is a hazard of a power line?

Answer 21

under tension

Question 22

Which IMT type is capable of functioning in an IMS that involves the utilization of significant numbers of federal level resources?

Answer 22

Type 1

Question 23

Which is considered a low glycemic index carbohydrate?

Answer 23

most vegetables

Question 24

Which is a serious local injury that means a body part is frozen?

Answer 24

frostbite

Question 25

Who should the ISO request an ASO from when he is not able to perform all of the safety functions at an incident?

Answer 25

IC

Question 26

How much water should firefighters attempt to drink per hour during work?

Answer 26

one quart

Question 27

What factor should you divide the number of seconds between the lightening flash and the thunder to determine the lightening distance?

Answer 27

5

Question 28

What type of abatement strategy is using personal protective equipment?

Answer 28

accommodation

Question 29

What trap is the ISO avoiding by staying mobile and observant?

Answer 29

The worker

Question 30

Which heat stress injury is marked by hot, flushed and dry skin?

Answer 30

heat stroke

Question 31

How long after operations begin should only water be given to the firefighter?

Answer 31

1 hour

Question 32

Which is considered the most difficult abatement strategy to implement during an incident?

Answer 32

acclimation

Question 33

What did Albert Schweitzer say?

Answer 33

Example is not the main thing influencing others. It is the only thing.

Question 34

Which piece of electrical equipment is a tremendous heat generator?

Answer 34

generators

Question 35

Which factor that influences overexertion is defined as the science of adapting working conditions to a worker?

Answer 35

ergonomics

Question 36

Up to how many feet can a downed power line energize the ground in a concentric circle?

Answer 36

30 feet

Question 37

How many wind direction and speed changes are common in the vicinity of a thunderstorm?

Answer 37

4 or 5

Question 38

Which trap causes the ISO to miss the big picture?

Answer 38

bunker cop syndrome

Question 39

How often should the ISO have face to face communication with the IC at routine incidents as a rule?

Answer 39

15 minutes

Question 40

After what amount of time on scene should the ISO make sure he eats something?

Answer 40

2 hours

Question 41

Which IMT type is local, agency or jurisdiction specific?

Answer 41

Type 5

Question 42

Who should the ISO relay concern to anytime a firm intervention is used?

Answer 42

IC

Question 43

What can happen when the guide wire releases from a sign?

Answer 43

recoil with amazing force

Question 44

Which is a common hazard between the suspension/door system and the drive/brake system?

Answer 44

springs

Question 45

Which IMT type includes automatic and mutual aid responses?

Answer 45

Type 4

Question 46

Which type of intervention is used to immediately stop an action or operation due to an imminent threat?

Answer 46

firm

Question 47

Which is considered a high glycemic index carbohydrate?

Answer 47

orange juice

Question 48

What should the ISO practice to avoid the CYA label?

Answer 48

personal concern

Question 49

What is the hands-on responder management part of NIMS?

Answer 49

ICS

Question 50

Who should make a judgment on whether a firefighter should return to incident duties based on their best judgment and vital signs of the firefighter?

Answer 50

paramedic

Question 51

Which IMT type is on a state level?

Answer 51

Type 2

Question 52

At what size would hail begin to indicate that you are near the area where a tornado is most likely to form?

Answer 52

1/4 inch

Question 53

What is the minimum working distance when working around electrical equipment with up to 50,000 volts?

Answer 53

10 feet

Question 54

Which is NOT an item the ISO needs to evaluate when determining how the firefighters should adjust their method of performing a specific task?

Answer 54

The relationship of the worker to the task being attempted

Question 55

What is missing from the firefighter’s work environment that other physically demanding jobs have?

Answer 55

warm up

Question 56

Which technique has been found to be the most effective when performing active cooling?

Answer 56

forearm immersion

Question 57

What is the answer to the question, “what was I thinking?”

Answer 57

You weren’t

Question 58

What type of approach should the ISO strive for to avoid trouble with the IC?

Answer 58

solution-driven

Question 59

Which is NOT considered a good protein source for rehab operations?

Answer 59

hamburger meat

Question 60

What must the ISO be aware of to be able to prevent overexertion?

Answer 60

muscular stresses and strains

Question 61

The stronger the container is,

Answer 61

the more initial resistance to pressure it has and the more explosive it becomes when it fails.

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a way to categorize hazardous energy forms?

Answer 62

stable-may require attention

Question 63

What is the unit of measure for resistance of electrical current?

Answer 63

ohm

Question 64

What is the range of acceptable core temperature (degrees F) for the firefighter at an incident scene?

Answer 64

97 to 100

Question 65

What purpose does the wearing of a safety vest serve on the incident scene?

Answer 65

visibility

Question 66

Which is often forgotten in cold stress environments?

Answer 66

hydration

Question 67

What kind of stress can come in the form of heat and cold?

Answer 67

thermal

Question 68

Which corner of the incident scene should the ISO start from if no partner is available when performing reconnaissance?

Answer 68

Bravo-Charlie

Question 69

What is the last step in the solution-driven approach of communicating a concern to the IC?

Answer 69

What do you think?

Question 70

Which is the most important of all weather considerations affecting firefighting operations?

Answer 70

wind

Question 71

Whose responsibility is it to see that the rehab operation is established at each emergency scene?

Answer 71

ISO

Question 72

Which parts of the body are generally affected by heat cramps?

Answer 72

arm and legs

Question 73

What is the foundation for building cellular balance?

Answer 73

food

Question 74

What is the unit of measure for volume of current flow?

Answer 74

ampere

Question 75

Which is one of the more common methods of communication between the ISO and IC?

Answer 75

radio

Question 76

Which is NOT something the ISO should be very concerned about?

Answer 76

skill issues

Question 77

What should be used when a soft intervention is not effective in bringing about change?

Answer 77

stern advisory

Question 78

Which may be an early warning sign of heat stress?

Answer 78

heat rash

Question 79

Which is considered to be the most effective method for the ISO to communicate with the IC and outside crews?

Answer 79

face to face

Question 80

How many assistants is considered a manageable number for the ISO?

Answer 80

5

Question 81

Which is NOT a required component for the integrity of electrical systems?

Answer 81

sufficiently supplied

Question 82

What is one conclusion that has been reached by texts, trade magazines and medical journals?

Answer 82

Firefighting requires humans who are physically fit

Question 83

After the first hour, what drink can be added to the firefighter’s rehab?

Answer 83

sports drinks

Question 84

Which helps cells rejuvenate and with the building of new cells?

Answer 84

protein

Question 85

Which should NOT be done by the ISO when making a concern known to the IC?

Answer 85

Argue his point continuously

Question 86

Which unit can be created for the ISO that contains specialists with the training, certification and/or expertise to help address responder safety issues?

Answer 86

technical safety

Question 87

What title should be given to the assistant safety officer at a confined space incident?

Answer 87

ASO-Rescue Tech

Question 88

What should be used to identify the ISO during radio communication?

Answer 88

“Safety”

Question 89

Which IMT type is on a regional level?

Answer 89

Type 3

Question 90

Which is being examined when the surface conditions are being examined?

Answer 90

physical environment

Question 91

Which is NOT typically a hazard when dealing with a substation fire?

Answer 91

pooling water

Question 92

Which of the following is NOT associated with the relationship of the worker when the ISO is looking at the ergonomics of an incident?

Answer 92

Energy required to perform the task

Question 93

What is the force that causes the flow of electricity?

Answer 93

voltage

Question 94

What element tips the scale toward the ISO making a difference?

Answer 94

communication abilitiy

Question 95

What is presented to the IC that is a factual observation?

Answer 95

Here is what I see.

Question 96

What is useful when making soft interventions?

Answer 96

interjecting humor

Question 97

What is the vapor density of propane?

Answer 97

1.5

Question 98

Which is considered the most important utility control?

Answer 98

gas

Question 99

What is the ignition temperature (degrees F) of natural gas (methane)?

Answer 99

999

Question 100

What is the unit of measure for the amount of energy a specific appliance uses?

Answer 100

watt

Question 101

What trap can cyclic thinking help the ISO avoid?

Answer 101

underestimating hazards

Question 102

Which is NOT an element listed as an extra duty for the ISO?

Answer 102

Filter through radio chatter to pull out important information and communications.

Question 103

What acronym is used to address rapid withdrawal options?

Answer 103

LACES

Lookouts, Awareness, Communications, Escape routes, Safety Zones

Question 104

What must the ISO do to determine if the interior crews are achieving positive results at the structural fire?

Answer 104

read the smoke and the building

Question 105

Which is the most often forgotten responsibility of the ISO?

Answer 105

report

Question 106

What activity should initiate a rehab session for the firefighter?

Answer 106

air cylinder change

Question 107

What is the minimum number of escape areas that the ISO should ensure the crews have at a structural fire incident?

Answer 107

2

Question 108

What is the short-lived sudden rise in fire intensity?

Answer 108

flaring

Question 109

Which is NOT an action model component that requires evaluation by and attention from the ISO?

Answer 109

reading

Question 110

What should be evaluated if after the initial adrenaline has worn off the firefighters are NOT showing the same energy at the wildfire incident?

Answer 110

rehab operations

Question 111

In which zone may escorted media representatives be allowed at the incident scene?

Answer 111

support

Question 112

Which type of wildland fire exceeds the resource capabilities of initial responders but is manageable with additional resources?

Answer 112

Type 4

Question 113

Approximately how long should a fit firefighter be able to work hard with effective rehab at a wildfire?

Answer 113

10-12 hours

Question 114

How long could it take to make a structure defensible against an advancing fire?

Answer 114

20-30 minutes

Question 115

What can pay huge dividends to the ISO at strip mall fires?

Answer 115

watching the smoke

Question 116

Which physical feature has been cited as a significant factor in multiple firefighter deaths?

Answer 116

sloping grade

Question 117

Which zone is where firefighters, other responders and IMS staff operating or staged?

Answer 117

support

Question 118

What is the principle hazard at the structural fire from the ISO’s perspective?

Answer 118

Anything that will kill firefighters

Question 119

Which is a large campaign-type wildfire that requires the coordination of a significant number of interstate and federal resources?

Answer 119

Type 1

Question 120

Who is responsible for establishing control zones at fires?

Answer 120

ISO

Question 121

Which rule should the ISO follow at structure fires for face-to-face communications with the IC?

Answer 121

15-minute

Question 122

What is a classification given to the probability that a victim will survive the environment?

Answer 122

rescue profile

Question 123

What is most likely done by the ISO once appropriate PPE has been donned and he has checked into the personal accountability system?

Answer 123

perform recon of the incident

Question 124

How many general areas does the ISO need to monitor at the structural fire incident?

Answer 124

2

Question 125

How often should the PAR be given when firefighters are working in an IDLH environment as a general rule?

Answer 125

15-minutes

Question 126

Which is NOT top on the list of factors that require significant attention to rehab at the wildfire incident?

Answer 126

emotional stress

Question 127

Which is NOT an ISO duty regarding rehab operations?

Answer 127

set up and run the rehab operation

Question 128

Which class of foam is used in wildland environments?

Answer 128

A

Question 129

What is the time window for effectiveness at a wildland fire usually measured in?

Answer 129

minutes and hours

Question 130

Who should the ISO report to if a shortage in the staging area is discovered?

Answer 130

IC

Question 131

Which impeded fire control more often than not at the structural fire?

Answer 131

inadequate ventilation

Question 132

Which is seen as a disadvantage of checklist usage?

Answer 132

There is no one right way to perform the functions of the ISO

Question 133

Which is NOT one of the three causes for the principle hazard in most wildland environments?

Answer 133

fire reburn

Question 134

When which section is created should the ISO request an assistant to accomplish the ISO “field component?”

Answer 134

Plans Section

Question 135

Which tactical priority has the benchmark “under control?”

Answer 135

fire control

Question 136

What is the leading traffic concern at wildland incidents?

Answer 136

smoke obscuration

Question 137

What happens to active firefighting operations at a wildfire incident at dark?

Answer 137

suspend them

Question 138

Which is NOT given as a sample frustration for the ISO at an incident scene?

Answer 138

The starting places for the ISO are too detailed

Question 139

Which is NOT a quality of a good ISO checklist and action model?

Answer 139

rigidity

Question 140

What is the exploratory examination of the incident that the ISO takes?

Answer 140

recon

Question 141

What color hazard tape is usually used to keep the public out of an area so firefighters tend to duck underneath it?

Answer 141

Yellow

Question 142

At what wildfire flame length can the fire generally be attacked directly using hand lines and tools?

Answer 142

less than 4 feet

Question 143

Which is NOT included as a basic component of an effective rehab operation?

Answer 143

medication administration

Question 144

What is the first step taken when the ISO arrives on scene at an in progress incident?

Answer 144

Confirm the ISO assignment

Question 145

What is the wildland fire term used to describe the sudden advancement and increase in fire intensity due to wind?

Answer 145

Blow-up

Question 146

What is the act of intentionally being hit by the fire retardant being dropped from an aircraft which can result in firefighter injury?

Answer 146

sliming

Question 147

What is the number one tactical priority when fighting fires in a center-hall building?

Answer 147

ventilation operations

Question 148

Which main components will help the ISO classify a building at a structural fire incident?

Answer 148

size and use

Question 149

Who is responsible for delivering safety briefings at the high-rise incident?

Answer 149

ASO

Question 150

What should the ISO use to make a judgment whether the operating crews are effecting change as intended by the incident action plan?

Answer 150

repeated recon

Question 151

What often times makes the crew exposure equation negative?

Answer 151

What and how the crew is doing something

Question 152

What is the amount of time needed for the staged crew to respond called?

Answer 152

reflex time

Question 153

Which type of priorities are risks at the structural fire incident associated with?

Answer 153

tactical

Question 154

What color tape should be used to denote hot zone?

Answer 154

red

Question 155

Which is NOT a resource that the ISO must evaluate at each incident?

Answer 155

location

Question 156

Which is NOT seen as a responsibility of the ASO at a high-rise incident?

Answer 156

Control of building systems

Question 157

Where should the ISO take up a position at the high-rise fire?

Answer 157

With the Command Post

Question 158

What is the state of a building, area or construction?

Answer 158

Environmental integrity

Question 159

What is the ISO’s foundation for effective decision making in relation to environmental integrity?

Answer 159

Judging the rate of change

Question 160

Which is the interpretation that should be made when the wildfire flame length is 4 to 8 feet?

Answer 160

The fire is too intense for a direct attack method.

Question 161

Which of the following is NOT something that makes the strip mall a firefighter killer?

Answer 161

low fire loads

Question 162

Which element is NOT essential to an effective personnel accountability report?

Answer 162

personnel ranking

Question 163

What type of wildland fire may the ISO function be transferred to a regional or state person who is trained for the role?

Answer 163

Type 3

Question 164

What is a template that outlines a mental or physical process to be followed?

Answer 164

action model

Question 165

Which of the following does the concept of reach usually apply to?

Answer 165

height

Question 166

What is a failure to work within the framework of an incident action plan?

Answer 166

freelancing

Question 167

After what length of time of active fire at the wildland fire incident should the ISO request an ASO?

Answer 167

4 hours

Question 168

Which type of wildland fire requires regional mutual aid and specialized state and federal resources for containment and extinguishment?

Answer 168

Type 3

Question 169

What is the best method to deal with traffic related issues at the structural fire incident?

Answer 169

awareness

Question 170

What is the benchmark given when search and rescue are completed?

Answer 170

“all clear”

Question 171

Which is often a forgotten resource?

Answer 171

time

Question 172

Which is generally a safe zone for the firefighter at a wildfire incident?

Answer 172

burn

Question 173

Which type of wildland fire can be contained and extinguished with local initial responders?

Answer 173

Type 1

Question 174

Which statement about the ISO’s recon efforts is correct?

Answer 174

Recon should be performed many times during the incident.

Question 175

What should the rehab attendants consider for any firefighter who exhibits signs of possible heat stress at the wildfire incident?

Answer 175

cardiac monitoring

Question 176

Which type of incident can be considered the most risky to respond to?

Answer 176

structure fires

Question 177

Which is an effective way the ISO can take a tour of the wildland fire incident scene?

Answer 177

via helicopter

Question 178

At a structure fire when is the greatest traffic risk to the firefighter?

Answer 178

while moving apparatus

Question 179

What can be done to remind drivers to use spotters when driving small, mobile brush patrol vehicles?

Answer 179

Broadcast a general safety message over the radio.

Question 180

What is the biggest advantage of action models?

Answer 180

Ability to process multiple inputs

Question 181

Which physical surrounding hazard tops the list at wildland fire incidents?

Answer 181

trip and fall

Question 182

Who should brief the ISO on the overall incident action plan?

Answer 182

IC

Question 183

Which is a deadlier scenario at the incident scene?

Answer 183

single freelancer

Question 184

Which crews typically receive most of the rehab effort?

Answer 184

interior

Question 185

What zone is identified as a limited access area for members directly aiding operations in the IDLH environment?

Answer 185

warm

Question 186

What should the ISO suggest to the IC when incidents are determined to be recovery in nature?

Answer 186

strategies to reduce risk taking

Question 187

Who can assist the ISO with defining the principle hazard, environmental integrity and the effects of surrounding elements and the exposure threats to responders?

Answer 187

Tech reference specialist

Question 188

Which type of building collapse requires the response of USAR teams and may contain a significant threat of secondary collapse?

Answer 188

Heavy

Question 189

Which is NOT considered a hazard at the cave-in incident?

Answer 189

oxygen enrichment

Question 190

Who is required to establish the required level of PPE at the tech rescue?

Answer 190

ISO

Question 191

Which part of the accident chain includes things like weather and barriers?

Answer 191

environment

Question 192

Which basic law must be remembered when evaluating industrial entrapment rescue efforts?

Answer 192

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Question 193

What is the best place to obtain sitstat and restat information at the technical rescue incident?

Answer 193

Command Post

Question 194

What word can be used to sum up postincident thought patterns?

Answer 194

Inattentiveness

Question 195

What is the second greatest fear of most adults?

Answer 195

falling from heights

Question 196

When do many injuries occur at the incident scene?

Answer 196

While packing up

Question 197

Which hazard must more attention be given to when dealing with catastrophic airline crashes?

Answer 197

blood-borne pathogens

Question 198

Who is relied upon to judge the effectiveness of the technicians’ operation at the hazmat incident?

Answer 198

ASO-HM

Question 199

Who must ineffectiveness be reported to initially at the technical rescue operation?

Answer 199

ISO

Question 200

When will the rescue technicians usually begin air monitoring?

Answer 200

early in their operations

Question 201

What is the best place for the ISO to maintain a strategic profile?

Answer 201

Command Post

Question 202

Which is NOT a back-up communication system at the technician-level hazmat incident?

Answer 202

radio monitoring

Question 203

How many minor injuries are there for every one major injury according to the accident triangle concept?

Answer 203

30

Question 204

What is the one undeniable force found at the cave-in incident?

Answer 204

gravity

Question 205

Which is NOT considered a hazard at the confined space rescue incident?

Answer 205

electrocution

Question 206

Which incidents does the successful fire officer learn something from?

Answer 206

every incident

Question 207

Which NFPA standard includes recommended practices for responding to hazardous materials incidents?

Answer 207

471

Question 208

Which commonly leads the list of concerns for the ISO at water incidents?

Answer 208

Protection from elements

Question 209

What type of approach must the ISO take once the initial zone and isolation efforts are in place and effective?

Answer 209

strategic

Question 210

Who is often the person to begin an accident investigation after a firefighter injury or fatality?

Answer 210

ISO

Question 211

Who should be in charge of monitoring the actions and focus of support personnel at the high-angle rescue?

Answer 211

ISO

Question 212

Which is NOT considered a hazard associated with high-angle rescue operations?

Answer 212

use of large equipment

Question 213

Which is NOT a typical environmental integrity factor at the hazmat incident?

Answer 213

topography

Question 214

Which is NOT federally required element of the hazmat response site safety plan?

Answer 214

Removal of the hazardous material involved

Question 215

Which additional IDLH zone must be added at the hazmat technician-level incident scene?

Answer 215

contamination reduction zone

Question 216

Which type of building collapse is an ordinary construction collapse that involves masonry materials and heavier wood?

Answer 216

moderate

Question 217

Which NFPA standard contains the competencies that the rescue technician at a building collapse must meet?

Answer 217

1670

Question 218

Which is considered an overriding risk issue at the hazmat incident?

Answer 218

liability

Question 219

Which type of building collapse generally results from light-frame partition collapse and the secondary collapse threat can be mitigated easily?

Answer 219

light

Question 220

What strategic ISO goal includes accountability, PPE and rehab?

Answer 220

Develop a safety action plan

Question 221

Which type of accountability should the ISO deal with realistically?

Answer 221

Strategic

Question 222

Which is NOT recommended during the rescuers ascent during the high-angle rescue due to possible night blindness?

Answer 222

spotlight

Question 223

Which is an accurate statement regarding the assignment of an ISO at a hazmat technician-level incident?

Answer 223

It is mandated by law.

Question 224

What is the trap that can get a firefighter hurt or killed when responding to a technical rescue incident?

Answer 224

The “can do” attitude

Question 225

In which type of building collapse are victims easily accessible and the threat of secondary collapse is minimal?

Answer 225

basic

Question 226

Who does the ISO normally shuttle individual PPE concerns to during an incident?

Answer 226

Company Officer

Question 227

Which type of system involves a working team being replaced with another working team that is already dialed in and ready to replace them at the tech rescue incident?

Answer 227

on-deck

Question 228

Which type of approach is the best pace for the hazmat incident?

Answer 228

slow, methodical and intellectual

Question 229

Who is most likely to present the ISO with a “no big deal” picture of the hazards involved at the hazmat incident?

Answer 229

industry representative

Question 230

What is the ISO’s part in the accident/death investigation when federal OSHA officials become involved?

Answer 230

witness

Question 231

What is the basic approach to all traffic issues at the hazmat incident?

Answer 231

get rid of them

Question 232

Which part of federal regulation 29 CFR deals with blood-borne pathogens?

Answer 232

1910.1030

Question 233

Who shuts down the industrial equipment that may further affect the victim at most industrial rescue cases?

Answer 233

on-site employee

Question 234

What is the number one safety consideration at roadway incidents?

Answer 234

Being hit by other traffic.

Question 235

What can be used to help responders understand zone areas and travel paths?

Answer 235

diagrams

Question 236

What should the accident reconstruction be based upon?

Answer 236

known facts

Question 237

What is the minimum number of people the ASO-HM works with?

Answer 237

3

Question 238

Who needs to sign off on the traffic and medical plan at the hazmat incident?

Answer 238

ISO

Question 239

What can be done after an especially difficult incident to help reduce the effects of postincident thought patterns?

Answer 239

take a timeout

Question 240

Which section is most likely to gather RECON and threat information at the WMD incident?

Answer 240

Plans Section

Question 241

What is the minimum that the ISO should document in the PIA?

Answer 241

Hazard issues discussed with the IC

Question 242

Which is NOT considered a traffic-calming strategy device?

Answer 242

apparatus

Question 243

Which of the following should the ISO limit his contributions to since an investigation may be warranted at a later time?

Answer 243

close calls

Question 244

Which case should be planned for when analyzing options at the WMD incident?

Answer 244

worst case

Question 245

Who should the ASO-RT report to and work with at the technical rescue operation?

Answer 245

Overhead ISO

Question 246

What is considered the largest concern that will arise with involvement in an accident investigation?

Answer 246

liability

Question 247

Which is a common hazard at roadway/transportation and confined space incidents?

Answer 247

hazardous energy

Question 248

What can be used to minimize escape times at a hazmat incident that covers a large area?

Answer 248

golf carts

Question 249

Which is a real problem at the technical rescue incident in terms of traffic?

Answer 249

congestion

Question 250

Which is the real accountability issue at technical rescue incidents?

Answer 250

potential for freelancing

Question 251

Which NFPA standard covers the professional competencies that the ISO should possess for each level of hazmat incident?

Answer 251

472

Question 252

At which type of building collapse should the ISO request an ASO-RT from the IC if one has not been assigned?

Answer 252

moderate

Question 253

Who should be called to assist with procedural issues and documentation if responders have been exposed to chemicals?

Answer 253

HSO

Question 254

Which element of rehab does NOT require special attention from the ISO at a hazmat incident in terms of evaluation?

Answer 254

climatic sheltering

Question 255

Who should be responsible for monitoring rescuers at the subway incident?

Answer 255

ASO

Question 256

Which would be considered the most dangerous for responders at a roadway incident?

Answer 256

Use neither a traffic calming strategy nor a traffic barrier

Question 257

What prevents firefighters from experiencing fatigue and mental drain?

Answer 257

successful rehab

Question 258

What should be done with the “near miss” stories that firefighters share?

Answer 258

Fold them into training.

Question 259

Who is a person that meets or exceeds the NFPA requirements for Hazardous Materials Technician and is trained in the responsibility of the ISO position as it relates to hazmat response?

Answer 259

ASO-HM

Question 260

Which link in the accident chain includes that limitations and restrictions of PPE?

Answer 260

equipment

Question 261

Whose assistance should the ISO request when investigating a serious injury?

Answer 261

HSO

Question 262

What kind of hazard are jet fuel vapors and burnt plastics at the aircraft incident?

Answer 262

respiratory irritant

Question 263

When should medical monitoring be done first at the hazmat incident?

Answer 263

Before technician stabilization efforts

Question 264

Which is NOT considered a building collapse hazard?

Answer 264

secured energy source

Question 265

What is the first step taken when conducting the investigation?

Answer 265

information collection

Question 266

Which is NOT a suggested responsibility of the ISO when dealing with distraught onlookers at a technical rescue incident?

Answer 266

Convincing the onlookers to stay out of harm’s way

Question 267

How should the ISO approach any formal postincident analysis?

Answer 267

attitude of positive reinforcement

Question 268

Which type of classifications can help the ISO judge the magnitude and potential hazards associated with the aircraft crash?

Answer 268

building collapse

Question 269

When should the ISO say a few words to the crew?

Answer 269

Before picking up to leave.

Question 270

Which may not be practical for the hazmat incident?

Answer 270

project on-scene time

Question 271

Who takes the lead once an incident is identified as a suspected terrorist event using a weapon of mass destruction?

Answer 271

FBI

Question 272

What is the intersection of the first three accident chain components?

Answer 272

event

Question 273

Which is NOT considered a major hazard at the industrial entrapment incident?

Answer 273

poor air quality

Question 274

Who is in the best position to evaluate issues regarding tools, tasks, and teams at the hazmat incident?

Answer 274

ASO-HM

Question 275

Who can the ISO yield to for information about effectiveness of crew tracking and accountability?

Answer 275

accountability system manager

Question 276

Who can assist with exposure reports and documentation of the “nuisance” injuries that occur at every structural collapse incident?

Answer 276

HSO

Question 277

Which type of hazard at the clandestine drug lab includes explosive devices?

Answer 277

booby traps

Question 278

Which NFPA standard requires the ISO prepare a written report of important information relative to health and safety issues?

Answer 278

1521

Question 279

What is a legal term for the effort to act in a reasonable or prudent way, given the circumstances, with due regard to laws, standards and accepted professional conduct?

Answer 279

due diligence

Question 280

What does the term “formal” mean in the context of the tech-level stabilization effort’s site safety plan?

Answer 280

documented