NC BLET HazMat & Explosives Questions
and Correct Answers| Updated
What class of fire extinguisher would be used for a fuel fire?
Class B fire extinguisher would be used
PASS
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
Where do you aim a fire extinguisher hose to put out a fire?
Aim at the base of a fire, and sweep side to side
Always approach a chemical spill/fire
upwind, upstream, and uphill
, any substance or material could adversely affect the safety of the public,
handlers or carriers during transportation
A hazardous material
Where does decontamination and victim collection occur?
In a "Warm Zone"
Where is the cargo manifest located on a ship?
On the bridge
What is useful for LEOs to carry for reference in regards to identifying possible
hazardous materials?
The Emergency Response Guidebook
5 Steps of Awareness for first responders concerning hazardous material
incidents
1. Detection
2. Recognition
3. Identify
4. Notify
and Correct Answers| Updated
What class of fire extinguisher would be used for a fuel fire?
Class B fire extinguisher would be used
PASS
Pull Aim Squeeze Sweep
Where do you aim a fire extinguisher hose to put out a fire?
Aim at the base of a fire, and sweep side to side
Always approach a chemical spill/fire
upwind, upstream, and uphill
, any substance or material could adversely affect the safety of the public,
handlers or carriers during transportation
A hazardous material
Where does decontamination and victim collection occur?
In a "Warm Zone"
Where is the cargo manifest located on a ship?
On the bridge
What is useful for LEOs to carry for reference in regards to identifying possible
hazardous materials?
The Emergency Response Guidebook
5 Steps of Awareness for first responders concerning hazardous material
incidents
1. Detection
2. Recognition
3. Identify
4. Notify
