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Hazmat Flashcards

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Objectives of the Fire Department for a biological event

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Ensure safety of the public and FD personnel
Remove any exposed victims form the affected area
Identify the biological agent and any associated hazards
Ensure decontamination of exposed civilians
Triage, treat, and transport any injured or exposed persons
Mitigate any biological release
Decontaminate FD personnel and the affected area
Assist law enforcement to preserve crime scenes
Restore scene safety and services before terminating the incident

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Crisis Task Force sections

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Administration Section
Operations Section
Planning Section
Logistics Section
Finance/Legal Section

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Administration Section

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Fire Commissioner
First Deputy Commissioner
Chief of Department
Chief of Safety
Deputy Commissioner for Intergovernmental Affairs
Deputy Commissioner for Public Information

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Operations Section

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Chief of Operations
Chief of EMS Command
Assistant Chief of Fire Operations
Assistant Chief of EMS command
Chief of Special Operations

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Planning Section

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Chief of Planning and Strategy
Chief of Management and Staffing
Chief of Counterterrorism and Emergency Response
Chief Medical Officer - Medical Affairs

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Logistics Section

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Chief of Logistics and Support
Chief of Communications
Deputy Commissioner for Support Services
Assistant Commissioner Fleet/Technical Services
Assistant Commissioner Facilities Management
Chief Medical Officer - Health Services
Chief Fire Marshal

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Finance/Legal Section

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Assistant Commissioner for Budget and Finance
Deputy Commissioner for Legal Affairs

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Initial Exclusion Zone at a Hazmat Incident

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At least 300 feet in all directions from the source or point of release. Reevaluate periodically.

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How long should any responder be restricted from entering the scene of a overt biological agent release.

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At least 30 minutes to an hour

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What should FDNY members do if they come across any Firearm, ammunition, or incendiary device?

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Members shall not attempt to handle or move ANY firearm, ammunition, or incendiary device.
Do not disturb the item.
Promptly notify the IC
Notifications shall be made to the NYPD and the BFI

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12
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HT and cell phones should not be operated within how many feet of a suspected incendiary device?

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150 feet

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Apparatus, Post, and Marine Radios should not be operated within how many feet of an incendiary device?

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300 feet

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How far away should people not engaged in operations stay from an LP tank on a vehicle?

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1000 feet from the front and rear, and 500 feet from the sides

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What class of hazardous materials are explosives?

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What class of hazardous materials are compressed gases?

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What class of Hazardous Materials are flammable liquids?

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What class of flammable materials are Flammable Solids?

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What class of hazardous materials are Oxidizers?

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What class of hazardous materials are poisons?

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What class of hazardous materials are Radioactive Materials?

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What class of hazardous materials are Corrosives?

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What class of hazardous materials are miscellaneous dangerous goods?

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24
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What are the five ways that a chemical gets into the body?

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Inhalation
Skin Contact
Ingestion
Puncture/wound
Eyes

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25
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What are the shipping papers on a truck?

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“Bill of Lading” found in the cab within reach of the driver

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What are the shipping papers on the railroad?

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“Waybill” kept by the conductor in the caboose or engine

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What are the shipping papers on an aircraft?

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“Airbill” kept by the pilot

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What are the shipping papers on a ship?

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“Cargo Manifest” kept by the master or first mate.

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29
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How much of a particular material does a truck have to be carrying before it is required to have a placard?

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1000 pounds

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30
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What is the lower explosive limit of CO?

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12.5%

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31
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What is the upper explosive limit of CO?

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74%

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32
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A visible and low audible warning with a slow vibration is given if the concentration of CO exceeds

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35 PPM

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33
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A visible and high audible warning with a fast vibration is given if CO exceeds

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100 PPM

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34
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How do you turn off the CO meter?

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Press and hold the circular button on the left for 5 seconds

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35
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Which buttons on the CO meter are to be used by field units?

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The only button to be used by field units is the circular button on the left

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36
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If the concentration of CO exceeds 35 PPM the meter will emit

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Slow modulating tone (every 1 second)
Slow flashing red light (every 1 second)
Slow vibration (every 1 second)

37
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If the concentration of CO exceeds 100 PPM, the meter will display

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A fast modulating tone (every 1/2 second)
Fast flashing red light (every 1/2 second)
Fast vibration (every 1/2 second)

38
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CO meters display readings of up to…

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999 PPM

39
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What happens if the CO meter has a reading of 1000 PPM or more?

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The meter will display “OL” indicating an over limit condition.

40
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What is the low battery alarm for a CO meter?

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1 beep (every 5 seconds)
1 flash ( every 5 seconds)
1 quick vibration (every 1 minute)
A low battery icon will be displayed

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42
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LP gases will travel

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Along the ground, as they are 1.5 to 2 times heavier than air

43
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A safe place to keep members at a LP gas leak is

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Upwind of the leak

44
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What does a DOT placard with 1075 indicate?

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Propane fueled vehicle, which is at risk for a BLEVE

45
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LP tank failure under fire conditions usually occurs

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In the vapor area of the tank

46
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The frost line on a LP tank

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SOMETIMES shows the liquid level

47
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The discharge point of the relief valve on a propane fueled passenger car is located

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Within 45 degrees of the vertical

48
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At a propane powered passenger car fire, the fog stream should be directed at

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The tanks outer surface to keep it cool

49
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On passenger cars fueled by propane, the relief valve could be located

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On top of the trunk, in the rear quarter panel, or possibly off the rear bumper

50
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If you cannot find the discharge point of the relief valve on the exterior of a propane fueled vehicle, than

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Under cover of water fog open the trunk to get at the fuel tank, then turn off the supply valve and apply water to the container.

51
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Identification number 1971 in the diamond placard on a vehicle indicates that

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Compressed natural gas is being used for propulsion

52
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CNG cylinders are subject to failure like any other cylinder, but

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They will not BLEVE because CNG is not stored as a liquid

53
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CNG powered vehicles registered with FDNY must have placards on

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The front and rear bumpers for easy identification

54
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CNG powered vehicles registered in the State of New York outside the five boroughs are

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Likely to have a single placard on the rear bumper only

55
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CNG powered vehicles originating outside of New York State are likely to be placarded in

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Accordance with their applicable state regulations

56
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Are there states that do not require CNG powered vehicles to have any warning placard?

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Yes

57
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Do you apply water to CNG cylinders exposed to fire?

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NO. This may cool the PRD, resulting in it not activating.

58
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CNG cylinders are subject to failure, but not to

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BLEVE because they do not contain liquid

59
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How do you extinguish a CNG fire?

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By stopping the flow of gas

60
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What if the flow of gas cannot be stopped at a CNG fire?

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Then let it burn

61
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What happens when the PRD in a CNG tank activates?

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It will not reset/close. The gas in the cylinder will burn off. The result is often a jet fire which may go out and reignite several times.

62
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Methanol

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Is a highly volatile flammable liquid with a flash point of 54 degrees Fahrenheit

63
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When ignited, Methanol burns

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Cleanly and will produce a pale blue flame that may be difficult to see in bright sunlight

64
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What is very effective on methanol fires?

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Purple K

65
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What is a way of putting out a methanol fire?

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By diluting the methanol below 20% using large amounts of water

66
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Methanol vapors are

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Slightly heavier than air

67
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How do you channel methanol vapors?

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With a fog stream

68
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If you come across a substance that is fuming, you

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DO NOT put any water on it until after proper identification and hazard assessment

69
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If an incident involves derailment of railroad tank cars, than

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Haz-Mat 1 must be called in all situations regardless of damage

70
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Empty containers may be

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MORE hazardous than full ones.

71
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CO is a

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Colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-irritating gas

72
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CO is a flammable gas with an auto ignition temperature of

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1128 degrees Fahrenheit

73
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CO has a Lower Explosive Limit of

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12.5%

74
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CO has an Upper Explosive Limit of

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74%

75
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CO has a. Appreciate density which makes it

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Slightly lighter than air (.968)

76
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CO has a greater affinity for hemoglobin than O2. CO is about

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210 times more attracted to hemoglobin than O2

77
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What companies have been issued CO meters?

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Two CO meters have been issued to each
Battalion
Ladder
Engine

78
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Who I. The battalion wears the CO meter?

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Battalion Chief
Battalion Aide
Affixed to HT strap

79
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Who is issued the CO meters in the truck?

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The company officer
It is RECOMMENDED to assign to the OV
Affixed to HT radio strap above the remote mic

80
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Who is given the CO meter in the Engine?

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Company officer, affixed to HT radio strap above the remote mic
Carried with CFR equipment, attached to O2 bag.

81
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At a CO response, the IC shall request the response of the utility company if:

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A CO level over 9PPM is recorded by a meter
Units on scene shut off a gas appliance
An individual is exhibiting symptoms of CO poisoning
The IC feels response by the utility company is warranted

82
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When a fatality or serious injury associated with a CO incident is discovered, the IC shall

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Have BFI notified through the Burough dispatcher. This is in addition to all other required notifications.

83
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When the Drager PAC 6500 CO meter is defective, the officer on duty shall

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Notify the meter room at Haz-Mat operations and arrange for an exchange. Prepare and attach an RT-2 to CO meter and leave on the Pfficers desk for meter room pickup.

84
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Drager PAC 6500 CO meters will display readings up to

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2000 PPM

85
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What happens when the Drager reading exceeds 2000 PPM?

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It will display “rrr” indicating concentration too high to measure

86
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CPC units main purpose is to

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Assist Haz-Mat trained companies. They will perform search, rescue, and victim removal

87
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CPC units are trained and certified to operate in

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Level A and Level B protective clothing. They may also perform decontamination if necessary

88
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Are there minimum staffing requirements for CPC units?

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No. The dispatcher shall call enough units to the scene so that at least one trained CPC officer and five CPC trained Firefighters are responding.

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