Hazardous Materials Flashcards
(97 cards)
1
Q
Shipping documents.
For trucks are known as ?
3.3.5 a
A
Bill of Lading
2
Q
Shipping and documents.
For railcars are known as?
3.3.5 a
A
Waybill
3
Q
Shipping documents.
For ships and barges are known as?
3.3.5 a
A
Cargo manifest 
4
Q
Shipping documents.
For airplanes are known as?
3.3.5 a
A
Air bill
5
Q
The Contamination reduction zone is known as? 4.1.4.
A
Warm zone
6
Q
The Support zone is known as? 4.1.4.
A
Cold zone, which is the
No contaminated zone
7
Q
The Exclusion zone is known as the?
4.1.4
A
Hot zone
8
Q
The exclusion zone or hot zone is the ——- area of the scene and it’s considered contaminated or hot. 4.2.1.
A
Innermost 
9
Q
What must be established at the periphery of the exclusion zone 4.2.3
A
Access control point is a MUST
It will control the flow personnel and equipment between the exclusion zone and the contamination reduction zone
10
Q
What is the boundary of the exclusion zone known as 4.2.4
A
Hotline
11
Q
The Hotline is based on two things? 4.2.4.
A
Type of released material
Initial instrument readings
ACRO MR u are hot!
12
Q
T/F
The Hotline should be avoided due to potential exposure. 4.2.4.
A
False
The hotline should be a safe distance from any potential exposure.
13
Q
What is used to identify the Exclusion zone? 4.2.5.
A
Red barrier tape
14
Q
The hotline may be readjusted based on ——- and/or ———-.
A
Additional observation
And/or
Measurements
ACRO Hotline is readjusted MO
15
Q
What must be done when people leave the exclusion zone? 4.2.6.
A
Must be Deconned before leaving the scene. That goes for people, equipment, and apparatus. They should be considered contaminated.
16
Q
The contamination reduction zone is also known as?
4.3
A
Warm zone
17
Q
The contamination reduction zone. (CRZ) what warm zone lies between the —— and ——-.
4.3.1
A
Exclusion zone
Support zone
18
Q
All Decon activities occur in which zone?
4.3.3
A
Warm zone, also known as the contamination reduction zone.
19
Q
The ———- —— ——— is the boundary between the CRZ and the support zone.
4.3.4
A
Contamination control line.
Separates the possible contaminated area from the uncontaminated area.
20
Q
What is used for the perimeter identification of the contamination reduction zone. 4.3.5.
A
Yellow barrier tape
21
Q
Entry into the CRZ from the support zone will be through an ——- —— ——.
4.3.6
A
Access control point
Personal entering at this location will be wearing the appropriate level of PPE for working in the CRZ.
22
Q
T/F
Decon is the process of reducing levels of toxic or otherwise harmful substances from personnel, equipment and apparatus. 4.3.9.
A
True
23
Q
T/F
Emergency Decontamination may or may not involve the formal establishment of a decontamination system. 4.3.9 B.
A
True
24
Q
What comes first Gross Decon or Technical Decon? 4.3.9 D
A
Gross Decon first then technical Decon
???
In the book, it reads Technical Decon is more thorough Decon process and follows Gross Decon.
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T/F
Separate decon areas must be established for emergency personnel. 4.3.9 F.
False
Should be
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Where is the support zone area located? 4.4.1.
Outermost area of the site and is considered the uncontaminated zone.
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What is the Support zone otherwise known as? 4.4
Cold zone
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No contaminated persons, equipment, or apparatus are permitted in the ——— zone.
4.4.3
Support zone
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A good diagram of the control zone is found on page 7.
ERP
Hazardous materials
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Where is the safe refuge area on the control zone diagram located?
Page 7
Contamination reduction zone otherwise known as the warm zone 
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The contamination control line is found in which zone?
Diagram page 7
Entrance to warm zone
32
T/F
No one suit offers protection from all Hazardous materials.
5.4
True
33
T/F
Structural firefighter protective clothing, such as bunker gear is classified as chemical protective clothing. 5.7.
False
Not classified as chemical protective clothing 
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APR can only be authorized by the IC. This can only be done after:
1- the air contaminate has been —-
2- oxygen is between ——- and —-
3- filter cartridge is ——- for the contaminant
4- air monitoring is ———
5- the concentration of the material has been ———
7.3
1- identified
2- 19.5% and 23.5%
3- specific
4- ongoing
5- measured
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At hazmat incidents,
who is responsible for conducting air monitoring to identify safe zones? 8.8.3 A B
SOC support ladder companies
PS
IF HMTU or HMC1 is onseen and conducting air monitoring SOC support ladders can assist with the rescue of victims.
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Hazardous materials.
SOC support ladder companies, conduct contamination monitoring of victims after ——- Decon to determine if —— Decon is needed.
8.8.3
Gross Decon
Technical Decon
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Hazardous materials.
Primary responsibilities of SOC support ladder companies, conduct contamination monitoring of victims after ——— Decon to determine effectiveness
8.8.3 D
Technical Decon
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Hazardous materials.
Primary responsibilities of SOC support, ladder companies, assist in
——- and ———- Decon Operations as directed.
8.8.3 E
Member and civilian Decon
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T/F Haz Mat materials.
Primary responsibilities of SOC support ladder companies.
1-Conduct air monitoring
2-Assist with rescue victims if HMTU or HMC1 is on scene and conducting air monitoring
3-Conduct contamination monitoring of victims at the gross Decon determine if technical Decon is needed.
4-Conduct contamination monitoring of victims after technical Decon to determine effectiveness.
5-Assist in member and civilian Decon.
8.8.3
True
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Hazardous materials.
CPC ladder companies, primary objective is to perform rescue operations of ——- victims in the contaminated area or exclusion zone.
8.9.1
Non-ambulatory
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Hazardous materials.
CPC ladder companies are trained in all levels of CPC but should only operate in exclusion zone when ?
8.9.2
Technical companies are monitoring the environment.
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T/F
Hazardous materials
CPC ladder companies are only equipped with PPE and have the basic monitoring devices.
8.9.2
False
Do not have any monitoring devices
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Hazardous materials.
Evacuation is best considered when,
1- there is a ——— danger of fire or explosion.
2- the potential for discharge is great, it has not taken place, and there is ——- to relocate people.
3- that discharge has taken place, but people are sufficiently protected to Permit time —————.
4- people not yet in the path of a release will be threatened by ——— ——.
9.5.2
1- immediate danger
2- time to relocate
3- Permit time for evacuation
4- changing conditions.
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Hazardous materials.
The decision to shelter place is appropriate with hazardous material will not affect?
9.5.4
Structure and its occupants.
Hazard will pass a structure with LITTLE infiltration.
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Hazardous materials.
Sheltering in place is preferred alternative one
Problem area, such as hospitals, jails, nursing homes, and public assemblies
Evacuation cannot be properly managed by manpower, resources, and facilities presently available.
The Haz materials display the following characteristics :
1- —— to —- toxicity
2- ——-released and dissipating
3- ——- quantity solid or liquid leak
4- migrating vapor of —— toxicity, and quantity and people are safe for indoors than outdoors.
5- release can be —— controlled at the source.
9.5.5
1- low to moderate
2- totally
3- small quantity
4-low toxicity
5- rapidly controlled
PS if migrating low toxicity
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Hazardous materials.
Safe refuge area is established in the?
9.6.3
Contamination reduction zone
For people removed from the hazardous area BEFORE decontamination.
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Hazardous materials.
Casualty collection point is in an area established in the ——- zone.
9.6.4
Support zone
For medical branch personnel to triage and treat Decon victims.
ACRO
CCCZ Casulty Collection Cold Zone
PS Safe Refuge Area Warm Zone
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Hazardous materials.
If a hazardous material is present, what is the top priority?
10.4
An attempt to identify the material and its hazards should become a top priority.
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Hazardous materials
If it is determined that the material has been released and members do not have the proper PPE, units must withdraw from the area. A defensive posture should begin with the?
10.5
Transmission of a 10-80 signal with the appropriate code
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Hazardous materials.
If initial units determine that there is a known life hazard prior to the arrival of hazmat resources with CPC, what is your next step? 10.7.1.
Risk analysis must be done to determine whether they should attempt rescue of the victim
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Hazardous materials.
Initial rescue actions should concentrate on removing? 10.7.2.
Removing Able-bodied (ambulatory)
people from immediate danger.
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Hazardous materials.
If a decision is made to attempt a rescue,plan for:
1- back up team to rescue or assist the ———
2-Decon handline in place and dedicated to the ———
3- ———- personnel stage nearby for triage immediately after Decon.
10.7.5
1-entry team
2-entry team
3-medical personnel
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Hazardous materials.
First alarm units shall position the apparatus where? 10.8.3.
At corners to control access and egress to the entire block.
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Hazardous materials.
The first arriving ladder company is responsible for?
11.1.1
Hazard assessment.
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Hazardous materials
First arriving ladder company will be divided into teams. The team concept is to provide for the? 11.1.2.
Safety and accountability of all members.
No one is to work alone.
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Hazardous materials.
First arriving ladder company.
LCC will deal with apparatus placement.
Out of the hazard area.
Remains with apparatus until further ordered
He will establish physical barriers to area access using?
11.1.4
Apparatus
Barrier tape
Traffic cones
Traffic signs
ETC
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Hazardous materials.
First arriving ladder team one will be responsible for?
11.1.5
Hazard identification
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Hazardous materials.
Who is in charged provide primary search reports for locations entered? 11.1.5 E
First arriving ladder team one
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Hazardous materials.
First arriving ladder team two will be known for?
11.1.6
Information resources 
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Hazardous materials.
first arriving ladder team two.
1- ——- for Team 1
2- access —— & ——— , locating appropriate guide, isolation and evacuation recommendations.
3- confirm guide number isolation distance and evacuation information. Verify with. ———-
11.1.6
1-back up team
2- hazard action guidebook & DOT guidebook
3- 2nd arriving ladder company
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Hazardous materials.
Second arriving ladder company will be in charge of? 11.2.
Site access control.
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Hazardous materials.
Who will be establishing the initial exclusion zone.
11.2.1
Second arriving ladder company.
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T/F
Hazardous materials.
Second arriving ladder, chauffeur will be in charge of apparatus placement, remains with apparatus until further ordered.
11.2.3
True
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Hazardous materials.
Second arriving ladder team 1 will be known for?
11.2.4
Information resources
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Hazardous materials.
Who will assist first ladder with site assessment, back up or information resources?
Second arriving ladder team 1
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Hazardous materials.
Second arriving ladder team two will be known for?
11.2.5
Initial exclusion zone.
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Hazardous materials.
Establish physical barriers as an initial exclusion zone using red hazmat, barrier tape, utility rope, traffic cones. Who is in charge of this?
11.2.5
Second ladder team 2
PS remain outside exclusion zone to deny access until relieved or as ordered
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Hazardous materials.
1st arriving ladder company is known for?
2nd arriving ladder company is known for?
1st hazard assessment
2nd site access control
(2nd engine does Site Access Control)
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Hazardous materials.
What are these teams known for?
First arriving, ladder team 1
First arriving ladder team 2
Second arriving, ladder team 1
Second arriving ladder team 2
Pages 21 and 22
Hazard identification
Information resources
Information resources
Initial exclusion zone
ACRO HII E
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Hazardous materials.
First arriving engine company in charge of?
12.1
Water supply
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Hazardous materials.
Based on existing conditions, a line should be stretched —- —- —— into operation.
12.1.2
But not placed into operation until ordered by the IC pending the outcome of initial hazard assessment.
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T/F
Hazardous materials.
Determining the size and placement of the hand line with FOG nozzle, consider:
Proximity to access/egress control points for Decon of team members and our victims
Protection of exposures
Runoff of the stream
Nearby sewers and drains that may be affected.
12.1.4
True
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Hazardous materials.
Members of the first arriving engine company will remain ——-.
12.1.5
Together
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Hazardous materials.
If necessary, members of ———— may perform CFRD duties.
12.1.6
First arriving engine company
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Hazardous materials.
2nd arriving engine company will be in charge of?
12.2
Site access control
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Hazardous materials.
Second arriving engine officer will coordinate with —— site access control
12.2.1
2nd ladder
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T/F
Hazardous materials.
Members of the second engine company will remain together as a unit unless ordered by the IC to perform duties appropriate to specific tactical objectives. 12.2.3.
True
PS this may include assisting in the 1st arriving engine in water supply or line placement, site control, or evacuation.
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T/F
Hazardous materials.
Members of the 2nd arriving engine company may perform CFRD duties.
True
If necessary
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Hazardous materials.
Who should be assigned CFR-D for the safety of fire department members as well as victims removed that have been exposed or injured?
12.3.1
3rd arriving engine
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Hazardous materials.
If the first or second arriving engine company is already assigned to
CFR D work, then the third arriving engine should be assigned to?
12.3.2
Water supply
Decontamination
Site control as needed
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Hazardous materials
1st engine?
2nd engine?
3rd engine?
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1st Water Supply
2nd Site Access Control
3rd CFRD
( if first or second and engine company is already assigned CFRD work third engine should be signed to water supply and Decon or site control as needed)
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Hazardous materials.
Perform simple triage and rapid treatment (start) on decontaminated patients in the —— Zone.
13.1.6
Support zone
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Hazardous materials.
Black tag means?
Red tag means?
Yellow tag means?
Green tag means?
13.1.6
Black is deceased
Red is immediate
( greater than 30 breaths)
Yellow is delayed
( less than 30 breaths)
Green is minor
(walking wounded)
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Hazardous materials.
Black tagged patients, no ventilations present —- attempt is made to reposition the airway.
13.1.6 B1
1
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Hazardous materials.
Walking wounded gets what color tag?
13.1.6 B
Green tag
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Hazardous materials
What color tag does a patient with a respiratory rate greater than 30 breaths per minute and have an absent radial pulse or unable to follow simple demands.
13.1.6 B
Red tag
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Hazardous materials.
What color tag?
Respiratory rate less than 30 breaths, per minute radial pulse is present, an injury does not fit into either immediate or minor categories.
13.1.6
Yellow tag
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Hazardous materials
Utilize casualty collection points in the —— zone until adequate resources are able to remove patients from the scene to designated hospitals.
13.1.7
Support zone
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Hazardous materials.
After gross and technical Decon, patients will be triage and treated by EMS personnel at the ——— in the —— zone.
13.3.2
Casualty collection point
Support zone
90
Hazardous materials.
These people are referred to as ———. People may have been somewhere in the vicinity of the release or may have been actually been exposed. They should be directed to a designated area where they can be properly assessed, and if appropriate, interview by police and healthcare personnel. The number of these people is likely to be several times the number of persons actually affected
13.3.4
The worried well are ambulatory people. No signs or symptoms of exposure. They are worried about delayed effects.
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Hazardous materials.
First arriving engine
1-Take a ——— approach to the incident.
2- direct self evacuating victims to a?
3- attempt to determine the —- and —- of the hazardous release.
15.2.1
1- no rush approach
2- safe refuge area
3- nature and extent of hazardous release.
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Hazardous materials
That IC should establish a command post in the —- zone uphill and up wind.
15.2.2
Support zone
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T/F
Hazardous materials.
All personnel should immediately don PPE and SCBA until safe zones are determined.
15.2.3
True
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T/F
Hazardous materials
If the first units on scene are CPC ladder companies or SOC support ladder companies, these units should perform hazmat duty until additional companies arrive to control ambulatory victims.
15.2.4
False
Should not perform.
Scene control may be compromised if these units take the time to Don CPC.
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NFPA 704 Diamond
What are the colors
and
What do they mean?
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Blue is Health
Red is flammability
Yellow is reactivity
White is special hazards
Acro Hot Farts Rise Slowly
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NFPA 704 diamond
The numbers go from 0 to 4, which number is the worst?
Page 39
4
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NFPA 704 Diamond
Reactivity hazard (yellow section)
Put this in the proper order worst to least :
Shock and heat may detonate
May detonate
Violent chemical change
Unstable if heated
Stable
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May detonate
Shock and heat may detonate
Violent chemical change
Unstable if heated
Stable
ACRO SUVS May Detonate
