Fire Lieutenant Exam Prep| 95 QUESTIONS| WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS

You have responded to a transportation incident involving hazardous materials. What/ whom would you consult to provide you with the basic guidance on how to protect yourselves and the general public during the incidents initial response phase? correct answer: ERG HAZ 102 The initial isolation distance is a distance within which all persons should be considered for evacuation "X" from the hazmat spill or leak source. The "X" in the above statement is best represented by: correct answer: All directions HAZ 120 Like pressure containers, cryogenic containers are solidly constructed to prevent accidental releases. The most common type of breach a cryogenic container is correct answer: From pressure release devices and/or damaged fittings HAZ 231 Effective mitigation of any hazardous material incident requires that emergency responders establish and maintain situational awareness of the event. Who is responsible for situational awareness? correct answer: All personnel involved in the incident, throughout the entire incident HAZ 297 IED's are typically categorized by their container and the way in which they are initiated. The most common type of IED found in the United States is correct answer: Pipe Bomb HAZ 381 Most PPE inhibits your body's ability to disperse heat and moisture. A firefighter presenting signs and symptoms of confusion, hot dry skin, lack of sweating and elevated body temperature is likely suffering from "X". The "X" in the above statement is best represented by: correct answer: Heat Stroke HAZ 455/56 Prioritization of victims can be done using medical triage systems such as START. START is an acronym for: correct answer: Simple Triage and Rapid Treatment/transport. HAZ 504 You have responded to a fire involving a flammable/combustible gas tank. Your best course of action is to: correct answer: Shut off the valve only if it will stop the leak HAZ 635 Illicit labs can produce a variety of illegal drugs. Some of the most prevalent and hazardous illicit labs found in the U.S. produce methamphetamines. "X" is perhaps the most serious hazard associated with meth labs. The "X" in the above statement is best represented by: correct answer: Flammability