RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS Flashcards
On arrival at an incident involving radioactive materials and you are the first arriving unit, what should be your first three actions 
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 
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
Unless accompanied by a radiological monitor
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
Confine the fire to the room or area involved
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
Full bunker gear and breathing apparatus
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
Cordoned off and guarded
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
C