Ordnance Related Hazards

Question 1

________ fuels and _______ fuels used as propellants in missiles and rockets could potentially pose extreme hazards to Firefighters.

Answer 1

Hypergolic

Hydrazine

Question 2

Otto fuel and lithium used in ______ and mines demand special considerations because of its components.

Answer 2

Torpedoes

Question 3

In the event of an ordnance mishap, all ordnance containing electrically initiated devices (EIDs), even those normally classified HERO SAFE ORDNANCE, shall be considered _______________ because of possible changes in the ordnance configuration.

Answer 3

HERO UNSAFE/UNRELIABLE ORDNANCE

Question 4

Emergency response units such as the Fire Department, Weapons Department and/or EOD, and Security responding to the scene with radio equipment shall maintain a minimum separation distance of ____ feet from the mishap site if using 3 or more VHF (132-174 MHz) radios.

Answer 4

150 feet