What organization has established a set of chemical-protective PPE ensembles providing certain protection levels that are commonly used by fire and emergency service organizations?
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
An industrial chemical that is toxic at a certain concentration and is produced in quantities exceeding 30 tons (30.5 tonnes) per year at one facility is called a(an):
toxic industrial material (TIM).
Which type of cargo tank truck does NOT typically have emergency shutoff devices?
Corrosive liquid tanks
Which piece of equipment is used to prevent pressurized hose from dangerously whipping back and forth if it ruptures?
Hose test gate valve
Shipping papers must accompany:
shipments of hazardous materials.
The minimum initial isolation distance given by Table 1 in the ERG will always be at least:
100 ft (30m)
What is a concern about lath and plaster during a fire?
Conceals hidden fires and adds fuel to the fire
An electromagnetic pulse may indicate a:
nuclear attack
What is a descriptive name, identification number, weight, or specification that includes instructions, cautions, or U.N. marks, and is required on outer packaging of hazardous materials?
Marking
Which type of collapse is common for a Type V construction building?
Walls collapsing inward
In some outdoor incidents, a traffic cordon may be established:
beyond the outer cordon
If possible, line-of-sight ambulatory victims should be directed to a safe haven or area of safe refuge _____ until a determination is made regarding the need for decontamination.
within the warm zone
Partially water-soluble chemicals will penetrate into the lower respiratory system and cause:
delayed symptoms that include pulmonary edema and coughing up blood
One principle of risk-based response is that activities that are routinely employed to protect property shall be recognized as _____ risks to the safety of members.
inherent
Which structural element may contribute to roof failure during a fire?
Lightweight roof trusses
Which of the following BEST describes an incident action plan (IAP)?
A(An) _____ concept allows all responders to use a similar, coordinated approach with a common set of authorities, protections, and resources.
all hazard
The most common cause of a BLEVE is when:
flames contact the tank shell above the liquid level and the tank shell itself has overheated.
A typical 4-gas monitor will detect:
LEL, oxygen, carbon monoxide, and hydrogen sulfide.
When should a collapse zone be established at a structure fire?
Once a defensive strategy is adopted
Which level of PPE is only used when the specific material is known and has been measured, and the atmosphere is not IDLH?
Level C
MC-331 cargo tanks typically have bolted manways, inlet and outlet valves, and:
large hemispherical heads on both ends.
Which method is used to quickly and easily advance charged hoselines at ground level?
Working line drag
