ERP add 2 Underground Chemical Attack

Question 1

4 Nerve agents & which 2 do NOT have odors

Answer 1

Tabun (GA) & Soman (GD) Fruity odor;

Sarin (GB) & VX- No Odor

Question 2

Distinctive Odor of Nerve Agent

Outward signs of Exposure

Answer 2

Fruit;

Outward signs : Respiratory Distress, Convulsions, “SLUDGEM”

Question 3

Blister agents odor & 2 examples

Answer 3

Garlic; Mustard & Lewisite

Question 4

2 Chemical Agents w/Delayed effects

Answer 4

Mustards & Phosgene

Question 5

Blood Agent odors & 2 examples (1 lighter than air)

Answer 5

Burnt Almonds; Hydrogen Cyanide (lighter) & Cyanogen Chloride

Question 6

Musky Hay smell at 6 PPM & greater

Answer 6

Phosgene

Question 7

Chemical Attacks: Indicator civilians displaying (similar/varying) signs & symptoms

Answer 7

Similar such as pulmonary distress, cardiac distress, &/or numerous fatalities with NO apparent cause of injury or trauma

Question 8

Chemical Attack: 1st Truck deals with _ (ambulatory/non-ambulatory) victims

Answer 8

Ambulatory

Question 10

2nd Truck deals with _ & (ambulatory/non-ambulatory) victims

Answer 10

Zones & Non-ambulatory

Question 11

Procedure for chemical release that occurs on a train in between stations

Answer 11

MTA will continue train to closest station w/HVAC on in train. Receiving station shall be evacuated prior to arrival of contaminated train. Other trains shall be prevented from entering now contaminated station

Question 12

1st Eng notifies _ of people evacuating; & _ of non-ambulatory victims

Answer 12

IC; 2nd Ladder

Question 13

1st arriving ladder companies at Chemical attacks “Every Horny BC Enjoys Sex”

Answer 13

1st Lad Team 1 Evac & Haz assessment w/2 FF’s & Off (If possible ID source & nature of problem & mark route for CPC Entry/Rescue teams w/search ropes)
1st Lad Team 2 BU (2 members) for Team 1 & est. Comm relay to IC until relieved by 1st CPC equipped unit
Communication Relay: LCC rig placement & assist in est of comm relay (Do NOT remain w/rig for orders)

Question 14

2nd Lad at Chemical Attacks

Answer 14

2nd Lad Team 1 Evac to gross decon (direct ambulatory & assist Non-ambulatory w/stokes & utility ropes)
2nd Lad Team 2: Site access control- initial exclusion zone w/red tape & est CRZ
2nd LCC- position rig out of hazard area & act as barrier for site access control, tape off areas, & assist Team 1 & 2 (do NOT remain w/rig)

Question 15

Can FD members enter a subway where visible persons are unresponsive

Answer 15

Members are NOT to enter

Question 16

If a dispersal device is still operational can 1st alarm units make an attempt to stop the device

Answer 16

No attempt shall be made- proceed directly to Gross Decon (Bunker gear NOT satisfactory protection against concentrations of agents)

Question 17

How far shall members operating in bunker gear proceed into the Exclusion zone

Answer 17

No further than farthest live victims when performing hazard assessment or rescue of ambulatory victims

Question 18

1st Eng at Chemical Attacks

Answer 18

Set rig upwind & away from contamination. Establish positive water supply & provide Emergency Gross Decon for ambulatory victims. Provide estimate number of victims to IC

Question 19

Any _ trained member or above may perform Noxious Stimulus Triage

Answer 19

CPC Level; if NO response to painful stimulus, leave victims & proceed to next victim

Question 20

Which unit should be est as a FAST Unit for entry teams as directed by Haz Mat Branch Director

Answer 20

CPC FAST Unit

Question 21

Lewisite & Mustard is what kind of chemical agent

Answer 21

Blister Agent

Question 22

2nd & 3rd Eng at Underground Chemical attack

Answer 22

Operate independently at their own entrance to ensure decon. Be prepared to perform CFR duties

Question 23

Noxious Stimulus Triage: the victims most likely to survive & should be removed for an underground subway attack with large # of non-ambulatory patients, are those who respond to-
A. Voice
B. Voice or Touch
C. Voice, touch, or painful stimulus
D. Voice, Touch, Painful Stimulus, or Extreme stimulus

Answer 23

B

Question 24

Ambulatory victims seen collapsing on their way from subway exits to Gross Decon: 1st Eng should notify _
A. Both 1st & 2nd Ladder Companies
B. Both 2nd Ladder & IC
C. 1st Ladder, 2nd Ladder, & IC
D. Only the IC

Answer 24

B

Question 25

Who is responsible to provide an estimate # of victims to IC at the scene of an underground chemical attack?
A. 1st Ladder Officer
B. 2nd Ladder Officer
C. 1st Engine Officer
D. 2nd team from 1st Ladder

Answer 25

C

Question 26

1st alarm units arrive to a chemical attack in a subway where hundreds of civilians found contaminated from the terrorist attack. In this situation who is responsible for "Site Access Control" A. 1st & 2nd Lad B. 1st & 2nd Eng B. 2nd & 3rd Lad D. 2nd Lad & 2nd Eng

Answer 26

D (Firetech LT trial exam question 2)

Question 27

The Contamination Reduction Zone & Contamination Reduction Corridor should be set up by _ at Underground Chemical Attacks A. 2nd Team of 1st Ladder w/assistance from LCC B. 1st Engine Company C. 2nd Team of 2nd Ladder w/assistance from LCC D. 2nd Engine Company

Answer 27

C

Question 28

1st Eng at a large multiagency drill for a chemical attack in an underground subway station. Incorrect: A. Provide an estimate on the number of victims to the Incident Commander B. Inform 2nd Lad & IC if victims collapse on their way from the subway exit to the Gross Decontamination Area C. Locate a working hydrant and connect to it, establishing a positive water supply D. Be prepared to perform CFR-D duties as needed

Answer 28

D | 2nd and 3rd Engine Companies should be prepared to perform CFR-D duties as needed.

Question 29

``` Nitrogen Mustard blister agent produces a _odor A. fishy, musty B. geranium C. camphor, fruit D. no odor produced ```

Answer 29

A. ERP, ADD 2, Pg 18 B. Lewisite C. Soman (GD) D. VX and Sarin have no odor

Question 30

Lad Incorrect underground subway attack: A. 1st truck team 1 performs hazard assessment and evacuation B. 1st truck team 2 establishes radio comm to the IC C. 2nd truck team 1 performs site access control D. 2nd truck team 2 establishes the contamination reduction zone

Answer 30

C 2nd Lad Team 1 Evac to gross decon (direct ambulatory & assist Non-ambulatory w/stokes & utility ropes)

Question 31

2nd Lad at a suspected chemical attack in an underground subway station Correct? A. Define the initial Exclusion zone with barrier tape or utility rope B. Coordinate and limit site access, remaining outside the Exclusion zone C. Mark the route for CPC entry/Rescue teams with search ropes D. Be prepared to perform CFR-D duties as needed

Answer 31

B A. Can't use utility rope. Define initial Exclusion Zone with red Haz-Mat barrier tape. Haz Mat ERP Ch 2 sec 6.6.1 C. 1st Ladder company. Haz Mat ERP Ch 2 sec 6.3.1C

Question 32

2nd Lad at underground chemical attack- Team 2: Evacuation to Gross Decon. Direct ambulatory victims from the SRA to the Gross Decontamination Area, if necessary. Assist non-ambulatory victims to the Gross Decon Area using the Stokes stretcher, if necessary. A) Agree D) Disagree

Answer 32

Answer: D - Team 1

Question 33

``` Which chemical agent below may have an odor of camphor? A. Tabun B. Sarin C. Soman D. VX ```

Answer 33

``` C Soman (GD) camphor/fruit Tabun (GA) fruity Sarin (GB) none VX none ERP Add 2 pg18 ```

Question 34

2nd Lad incorrect A) Coordinate and limit site access, remaining outside the Exclusion Zone. B) Establish initial Contamination Reduction Zone using barrier tape or utility rope. C) Establish Contamination Reduction Corridor. D) Direct non-ambulatory victims from (SRA) to the Emergency Gross Decontamination Area, if necessary. E) Bring a Stokes Stretcher/SKED if available with a length of utility rope to drag non-ambulatory victims to the Gross Decontamination Area, if necessary.

Answer 34

Answer: D = Direct ambulatory victims from the SRA to the Emergency Gross Decontamination Area, if necessary.

Question 35

Underground chemical attack at a subway incorrect A. 1st Eng located a working hydrant & connected to it near the location of access/egress points B. 2nd Eng provided an estimate number of victims to IC C. 1st Lad marked route for CPC Entry team with search ropes D. After positioning rig & est barriers for site access control, 2nd Lad LCC assisted 2nd Lad Team 1 & Team 2

Answer 35

B 1st Eng

Question 36

``` 3rd Engine responding to a suspected chemical attack in the subway, you hear HT reports of numerous civilians convulsing while others are tearing and vomiting as they exit the station. You would know this to possibly be? A: Choking Agent B: Blood Agent C: Blister Agent D: Nerve Agent ```

Answer 36

D Nerve Agents - Outward Signs of Exposure: respiratory distress, convulsions, S-L-U-D-G-E-M: Salivation, Lacrimation (tearing), Urination, Defecation, GI distress, Emesis(vomiting), Muscle Twitching/ Miosis (contraction of pupils)

Question 37

``` Cyanogen Chloride (CK) has an odor of? A: Camphor B: Fruit C: Burnt Almonds D: Rotten Eggs ```

Answer 37

This odor was an actual test question on a previous exam! Both Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN) and Cyanogen Chloride (CK) have an odor of burnt almonds ERP Add 2 last page

Question 38

``` Which of the following agents is a "vesicant?" A: Soman B: Lewisite C: Cyanogen chloride D: Chlorine ```

Answer 38

B Blister Agents (Vesicants): Examples: Mustard, Lewisite A) Nerve Agents (Organophosphates): Tabun (GA), Sarin (GB), Soman (GD), VX C) Blood (Pulmonary) Agents: Examples: hydrogen cyanide, cyanogen chloride D) Choking Agents: Examples: chlorine, ammonia, phosgene ERP Add 2 2

Question 39

``` Units operating at a suspected chemical attack in an underground transit system would be correct to identify a fishy, musty odor as A: Soman B: Nitrogen mustard C: Sulfur mustard D: Phosgene ```

Answer 39

B A. Camphor, fruit odor ("Man Camps") ERP Add 2 chart C. Garlic, mustard odor ("MSG" Mustard Sulfur Garlic) D. Musky hay odor ("Phosgene Farmers Jean have musky hay odor")

Question 40

``` Knowledgeable members of the FDNY would know that a blister agent discovered at a chemical attack could be all of the following colors except? A: clear B: green C: yellow D: brown ```

Answer 40

B Explanation: B. Clear, yellow-brown. ERP add 2, Chemical attack chart NOTE: Choking colors Phosgene clear to pale yellow CI gas yellow-green color