VA Firefighter HAZMAT Test prep
A first responder trained to the operations level can be tasked with going down range, provided they are
accompanied by a technician level responder.
True or False - Answer -False
List the 6 steps in the DECIDE process: - Answer -1. DETECT hazmat presence
2. ESTIMATE likely harm without intervention
3. CHOOSE response objectives
4. IDENTIFY action options
5. DO the best option
6. EVALUATE progress
What are the six types of harm in the TRACEM model? - Answer -1. Thermal
2. Radiological
3. Asphyxiation
4. Chemical
5. Etiological
6. Mechanical
What does LEPC stand for and what does it do? - Answer -Local Emergency Plan Committee. Develops an
emergency response plan, reviews the plan at least annually, and provides information about chemicals
in the community to citizens.
, What are the three physical states of matter? - Answer -Solid, Liquid, and Gas
Liquids are any material that has a definite volume and takes the shape of their container, and have a
boiling point greater than...
A.) Ambient Temperature
B.) 68*F
C.) Their melting point
D.) All of the above - Answer -B.) 68*F
Materials with high boiling points have high vapor pressure.
True or False - Answer -False
In reference to toxicity, this measurement represents the maximum concentration that should never be
exceeded:
A.) PEL (Permissible Exposure Limits)
B.) STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
C.) IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health)
D.) TLV/C (Threshold Limit Value Ceiling) - Answer -D.) TLV/C (Threshold Limite Value Ceiling)
Placards are applied to the individual package containing hazardous materials.
True or False - Answer -False
What is the name of the hazardous material associated with...
A first responder trained to the operations level can be tasked with going down range, provided they are
accompanied by a technician level responder.
True or False - Answer -False
List the 6 steps in the DECIDE process: - Answer -1. DETECT hazmat presence
2. ESTIMATE likely harm without intervention
3. CHOOSE response objectives
4. IDENTIFY action options
5. DO the best option
6. EVALUATE progress
What are the six types of harm in the TRACEM model? - Answer -1. Thermal
2. Radiological
3. Asphyxiation
4. Chemical
5. Etiological
6. Mechanical
What does LEPC stand for and what does it do? - Answer -Local Emergency Plan Committee. Develops an
emergency response plan, reviews the plan at least annually, and provides information about chemicals
in the community to citizens.
, What are the three physical states of matter? - Answer -Solid, Liquid, and Gas
Liquids are any material that has a definite volume and takes the shape of their container, and have a
boiling point greater than...
A.) Ambient Temperature
B.) 68*F
C.) Their melting point
D.) All of the above - Answer -B.) 68*F
Materials with high boiling points have high vapor pressure.
True or False - Answer -False
In reference to toxicity, this measurement represents the maximum concentration that should never be
exceeded:
A.) PEL (Permissible Exposure Limits)
B.) STEL (Short Term Exposure Limit)
C.) IDLH (Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health)
D.) TLV/C (Threshold Limit Value Ceiling) - Answer -D.) TLV/C (Threshold Limite Value Ceiling)
Placards are applied to the individual package containing hazardous materials.
True or False - Answer -False
What is the name of the hazardous material associated with...
