Ch 11: Hazmat

Question 1

If explosive are suspected in a clandestine lab, what’s the minimum evacuation distance?

Answer 1

The minimum is 1000 feet expandable to maximum 3000 feet

Question 2

In a WMD incident with a radiological agent and fire present, how far is the evacuation area?

Answer 2

2000 feet

Question 3

The entry control point on a WMD incident should be at a minimum distance of how far

Answer 3

300 feet

Question 4

What are the minimum staging distances for the hot zones of the four hazmat situations?

Answer 4

1. solids are 75 feet
2. liquids are 150 feet
3. unknown substances and gases 330 feet
4. explosives 1/3 of a mile

Question 5

What is the minimum staging distance for clandestine labs thought to be booby trapped

Answer 5

Minimum distance is 800 feet expandable up to 1000 feet

Question 6

At what for gas monitor PPM reading must you call and request centerpoint energy

Answer 6

9 ppm