HA&O
At what PH is a substance neither acidic nor basic?
7
If it is necessary to isolate a hazardous materials incident, it will also be necessary to:
Deny entry
The onset of symptoms from a chemical hazard usually begins __________ after exposure.
Minutes to hours
Which job function is part of the ICS command staff?
Liaison
What mnemonic helps fire fighters remember a set of lighters than air gases?
4H MEDIC ANNA
Who is qualified to use high temperature-protective clothing?
Firefighters who are specifically trained in its use
What is the DOT hazard class for explosives?
Class 1
What term does the ERG use for the distance from a spill or leak that all persons should be evacuated in all directions?
Initial isolation zone
Which statement best describes the correct perspective to take at a hazardous materials/WMD incident?
Slow down and think before you act
What are the actions that stop a hazardous material from leaking or escaping its container?
Containment
When choosing a route along which to respond to a reported hazardous material incident, how should the approach be planned?
From upwind and upgrade
The safety officer position is part of which ICS organizational element?
The command staff
Which foam application method is particularly well suited to transport vehicle accidents?
Bounce-off method
What type of container holds cryogens?
Dewar container
In hazardous materials pre-incident planning, once the agency has identified the threats in its jurisdiction, what should the agency do next?
Determine how it will respond
What is it called when there is too much fuel in a fuel/air mixture?
Too rich
How much water is needed to effectively dilute a hazardous material?
It varies, depending on the material to be diluted
What is the first defense against danger for fire fighters when responding to hazardous material incident?
Recognition and awareness of the situation
A victim of a motor vehicle accident involving hazardous materials is transported by ambulance to a hospital. This action will result in _________ of ambulance personnel and the medical care facility.
Secondary contamination
Absorption is a difficult technique for operations level responders at a hazardous materials incident because:
It requires being in close proximity to the hazardous material
What level of hazardous material training enables fire fighters to recognize a potential hazardous materials incident, isolate and deny entry to other responders and the public, evacuate persons in danger and take defensive action?
Operations
Are intermodal tanks shipping or storage vehicles?
Both
What is the term of catastrophic failure of a pressurized cylinder of liquid?
BLEVE
The following is a list of actions that might be taken on a hazardous materials incident. Which action is appropriate for operations level responders but not for awareness level responders?
Eliminate ignition source
What is the term for an engineered catch basin around a 5000 gallon liquid container that is designed to contain product if the container fails?
Secondary containment