RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

Question 1

On arrival at an incident involving radioactive materials and you are the first arriving unit, what should be your first three actions 

Answer 1

I. Apparatus should be positioned SO as to avoid contamination by radioactive dust, smoke and water run-off. Park on the windward side on high ground if at all possible.
2. Personnel should not enter a placarded area unless accompanied by a radiological monitor with appropriate detection devices.
3. Until the arrival of a monitor, fire personnel should utilize their best efforts to confine the fire to the room or area involved.

** basically; position apparatus safely, keep everyone out, confined and isolate the area until a radio logical monitor arrives 

Question 2

When can personnel enter a placarded area?
a) Whenever necessary
b) Only during emergencies
c) Unless accompanied by a radiological monitor
d) Without any restrictions

Answer 2

Unless accompanied by a radiological monitor

Question 3

What should fire personnel do until the arrival of a monitor?
a) Evacuate the area immediately
b) Confine the fire to the room or area involved
c) Begin decontamination procedures
d) Ignore the situation and wait for further instructions

Answer 3

Confine the fire to the room or area involved

Question 4

What protective gear must personnel wear in suspected or contaminated areas?
a) Proximity suits
b) Helmet only
c) Full bunker gear and breathing apparatus
d) Gloves only

Answer 4

Full bunker gear and breathing apparatus

Question 5

What should be done with a contaminated area?
a) Ignored and left unattended
b) Accessed freely by personnel
c) Cordoned off and guarded
d) Cleaned with regular water

Answer 5

Cordoned off and guarded

Question 6

As part of training, Fire Captain Smith is having a discussion with his subordinates about the phases of radiation sickness. Captain Smith tells the subordinates that most fatalities occur during Phase__of radiation sickness.
A. I
B. II
C. III
D. IV

Answer 6

C