LLPSD FF1 Chapter 19 Questions And
Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
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The best method for decontaminating someone exposed to hazardous materials is:
✔✔A) Rinsing thoroughly with water from head to toe
B) Scrubbing with harsh chemicals
C) Applying a fire hose at high pressure
D) Covering the individual with a blanket
What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in hazardous materials handling?
A) To document firefighting procedures
B) To record firefighter attendance
✔✔C) To provide information on chemical hazards and safe handling practices
D) To show emergency evacuation routes
The “cold zone” in a hazardous materials incident is defined as:
A) The area where contamination is highest
✔✔B) The safe area where support functions take place
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,C) The immediate area surrounding the hazardous material
D) The perimeter of the danger zone
Which of the following devices is commonly used to detect the presence of gases?
A) Thermometer
B) SCBA
✔✔C) Multi-gas detector
D) Fire hose nozzle
At a hazardous materials incident, what should be used to create a decontamination corridor?
✔✔A) Plastic tarps and cones
B) Fire extinguishers
C) Flashlights and sirens
D) First aid kits
What is the role of the Incident Commander (IC) at a hazardous materials scene?
A) To administer first aid
✔✔B) To oversee and coordinate all operations at the scene
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, C) To handle chemical samples
D) To perform decontamination
In a hazmat situation, what does “PPE” stand for?
A) Personal Performance Equipment
✔✔B) Personal Protective Equipment
C) Portable Pressure Equipment
D) Professional Prevention Equipment
The “hot zone” at a hazardous materials incident is:
✔✔A) The area with the highest risk of contamination
B) The command post area
C) Where decontamination begins
D) The firefighter rest area
Why is it important to have a buddy system in hazardous materials incidents?
✔✔A) To ensure safety through mutual support and monitoring
B) To increase response time
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Answers | Latest Version | 2024/2025 |
Already Passed
The best method for decontaminating someone exposed to hazardous materials is:
✔✔A) Rinsing thoroughly with water from head to toe
B) Scrubbing with harsh chemicals
C) Applying a fire hose at high pressure
D) Covering the individual with a blanket
What is the primary purpose of a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) in hazardous materials handling?
A) To document firefighting procedures
B) To record firefighter attendance
✔✔C) To provide information on chemical hazards and safe handling practices
D) To show emergency evacuation routes
The “cold zone” in a hazardous materials incident is defined as:
A) The area where contamination is highest
✔✔B) The safe area where support functions take place
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,C) The immediate area surrounding the hazardous material
D) The perimeter of the danger zone
Which of the following devices is commonly used to detect the presence of gases?
A) Thermometer
B) SCBA
✔✔C) Multi-gas detector
D) Fire hose nozzle
At a hazardous materials incident, what should be used to create a decontamination corridor?
✔✔A) Plastic tarps and cones
B) Fire extinguishers
C) Flashlights and sirens
D) First aid kits
What is the role of the Incident Commander (IC) at a hazardous materials scene?
A) To administer first aid
✔✔B) To oversee and coordinate all operations at the scene
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, C) To handle chemical samples
D) To perform decontamination
In a hazmat situation, what does “PPE” stand for?
A) Personal Performance Equipment
✔✔B) Personal Protective Equipment
C) Portable Pressure Equipment
D) Professional Prevention Equipment
The “hot zone” at a hazardous materials incident is:
✔✔A) The area with the highest risk of contamination
B) The command post area
C) Where decontamination begins
D) The firefighter rest area
Why is it important to have a buddy system in hazardous materials incidents?
✔✔A) To ensure safety through mutual support and monitoring
B) To increase response time
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