Term
| Identify at least one of the four types of locations that could be targets for criminal or terrorist activity using hazardous materials/WMD |
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Definition
Large public gatherings
sites with
Historic
Economic
symbolic significance |
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Term
| Hazard Classification System Division |
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Definition
| A subcategory of the Hazard Classification System Class |
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Term
| identify three methods for determining the guidebook page for a hazardous material/WMD |
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Definition
-Name
-UN/NA identification number
-Type placard |
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Term
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Definition
| An attack that utilizes viruses, bacteria and/or biological toxins. |
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Term
What is the NFPA 704 System marking not designed to be used for?
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Definition
1. Transportation
2. General public use
3. Nonemergency occupational exposures
4. Explosives and blasting agents
5. Chronic health hazards
6. Biological agents and similar hazards |
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Term
| What are the seven categories of clues that can be used to identify hazardous materials involved in an incident? |
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Definition
1. Locations and occupancies
2. Container types and shapes
3. Transportation placards, labels, and markings
4. Other markings and colors (nontransportation)
5. Written resources
6. Senses
7. Monitoring and detection devices |
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Term
Identify the techniques used to
isolate the hazard area and deny entry to
unauthorized persons at hazardous
materials/WMD incidents. |
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Definition
| The isolation Perimeter (aka the yellow tape) is the boundary established to prevent access by the public and unauthorized persons. The isolation perimeter can be expended or reduced as needed. Law enforcement officers are often used to establish and maintain isolation perimeters. Once hazard-control zones are established, the isolation perimeter is generally considered to be the boundary between the public and the cold zone. |
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Term
| What is the number one priority for a first responder on the scene of a hazmat incident? |
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Definition
| safety of responding personnel |
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Term
| Emergency Response Plan / Standard operating procedures |
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Definition
| A doccument including the materials contained, who to contact, and main factors in eliminating hazards. |
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Term
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Definition
Weapon of mass destruction
Weapon or device that can cause death or serious injury to a large number of people; may include chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) type weapons |
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Term
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Definition
Biological hazard
Microorganisms that cause severe illness or disease |
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Term
| Clues to detect the presence of hazardous material |
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Definition
1.Locations and Occupancies
2. Container Types and Shapes
3.Transportation placard, labels, and markings
4.Other markings and colors
5.Written Resources
6.Senses
7.Monitoring detection devices |
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Term
| Most reliable sense for determining hazardous materials |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the significance of CFR 172.101? |
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Definition
| CFR 172.101 is where UN numbers below 1000 can be found. |
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Term
| Awareness level personnel should be able to use this to identify the fire, explosion, and health hazards of a given material |
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Definition
| DOT Emergency Response Guidebook |
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Term
| An area that may expose people inside to dangerous concentrations of contaminant |
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Definition
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Term
| Under GHS guidelines, a SDS must have how many numerically identified sections? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| People who are trained to recognize a hazardous materials incidents or terrorists attacks.They can also protect themselves and call for additional help. |
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Term
| Name the 3 things that must be present for an incident to be considered a Haz Mat call |
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Definition
1. Harmful Material
2. Damaged container
3. Hazardous material having a desire to escape the container
*All three must be present for it to be considered a Haz Mat call |
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Term
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Definition
| Under the UN system, nine hazard classes are used to categorize hazardous materials |
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Term
| ID three types of liquid tank cars |
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Definition
Cryogenic liquid tank car
Nonpressure tank car
Pressure tank car |
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Term
| attacks utilize weapons that release radiological materials, most likely in the form of a dust or powder |
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Definition
| Radiological attacks indicators |
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Term
| The second most common type of lab discovered after drug labs, containing materials similar to a drug lab |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
Thermal Hazards
Radiological Hazards
Asphyxiation Hazards
Chemical Hazards
Etiological (Biological) Hazards
Mechanical Hazards |
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Term
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Definition
| Hazards that cause injury through blunt physical force |
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Term
| Operations-Level Responders Priorities |
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Definition
| Life Safety, Indecent Stabilization, Protection of property and the environment |
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Term
| High pressure cargo tank used to carry: |
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Definition
Pressurized gases (in liquid state)
e.g.
Propane
Butane
Anhydrous ammonia
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Term
| Radioactive shipping container classes |
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Definition
Excepted
Industrial
Class A
Class B
Class C |
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Term
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Definition
| Approved to carry non pressurized, natural temperature solids and liquids. |
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Term
| Pipeline emergency telephone number |
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Definition
Contact information on pipeline marker
Accesses organization with information regarding materials within pipeline and proper emergency response procedures |
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Term
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Definition
Pressure less than 22 psi (152 kPa)
Typically not under pressure
Bottom valves
Shapes vary, but has V-shaped bottom unloading compartments
Rear-mounted, auxiliary-engine-powered compressor or tractor-mounted power-take-off air compressor
Air-assisted, exterior loading and bottom unloading pipes
top manway assemblies
Carries- Calcium carbide, oxidizers, corrosive solids, cement, plastic pellets, and fertilizers |
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Term
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Definition
| An emergency response center in the US that can provide valuable assistance to first responders at haz mat incidents. Contact info is available in the ERG. |
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Term
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Definition
Vacuum insulated
made of glass, metal, or plastic with hollow walls from which the air has been removed
sizes vary
Contents- Cryogenic liquids, thermoses may contain non hazardous liquids |
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Term
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| An additional attack, planned by terrorists, to attack bystanders and responders who have gathered after the initial incident |
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Term
| Difference between infectious and contagious |
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Definition
Infectious - Biologic agent that may make a person sick
Contagious - Biologic agent that can spread person-to-person |
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Term
| Pipeline markers include all of the following except |
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Definition
| signal words pipelines contents contact information except un number |
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Term
| What would a tube module intermodal container contain? |
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Definition
| Gases in high-pressure cylinders (3000 to 5000 psi) mounted in a frame. |
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Term
| The operations level responder shall give examples of ways to verify information obtained from the survey of a hazardous materials/WMD incident. |
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Definition
•Identity should be confirmed in a minimum of three references:
–Placard
–North American Emergency Response Guidebook (NAERG)
–Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
–National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and CHEMTREC
•Variety of information sources should be compared for consistency.
•Protection and safety of fire fighters is the first priority.
•On-scene research should continue throughout the incident. |
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Term
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Definition
I - small scale release of material
II - larger scale release of material, within jurisdiction and capability of local units
III - large scale release of material, across jurisdictional borders, requiring large-scale implementation of resources |
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Term
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Definition
Salivation, Lacrimation, Urination, Defecation,
Gastrointestinal, Emesis, Miosis |
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Term
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Definition
| Marker located at the cross roads of a pipeline and a road, railroad, or waterway. |
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Term
| Limitations of respiratory protection |
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Definition
Reduced visibility
Reduced communication
Reduced mobility
Increased weight
Insufficient oxygen
No respiratory protection will work against all hazards
Limited time of operation |
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Term
| What are the five types of nonbulk packaging? |
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Definition
1. Bags
2. Carboys and Jerrycans
3. Cylinders
4. Drums
5. Dewar flasks |
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Term
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Definition
| Lowest level of training established by the NFPA for first responders at HAZMAT incidents |
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Term
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Definition
| A method of public protection from hazmat incidents where the public is told to remain in a building or structure until the danger has passed |
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Term
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Definition
| Similar to Mutual Aid; Written agreement between two or more agencies to automatically dispatch predetermined resources. |
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Term
| Which highway cargo tank has an oval shape? |
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Definition
| Nonpressure Liquid Tank (DOT406, TC406, SCT-306) |
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Term
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Definition
| Protection is the overall goal of ensuring safety of responders, the public, property, and the environment |
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Term
| Cryogenic Liquid Tank Car |
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Definition
| Carries: Argon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, LNG, and Ethylene |
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Term
| 5.2.4(3) Identify resources available for determining the concentrations of a released hazardous material/WMD within an endangered area. |
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Definition
•Fire fighters can use the NFPA diamonds to determine a course of action at a hazardous material incident.
•NFPA 704 hazard identification system uses a diamond-shaped symbol of any size.
Other Reference Sources
•Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
•Shipping papers
•CHEMTREC
•National Response Center
Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) |
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Term
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Definition
| Assigned number (1 being the worst, 9 being the least) that describes the hazard |
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Term
| On what labels does the Pest Control Product Act number appear on? |
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Definition
| Pesticide labels of materials that originated from Canada. It can be used to obtain more information from CANUTEC about the material. |
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Term
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Definition
| The Failure of said container |
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Term
| A tank that has hemispherical heads on both ends should most likely be treated as a? |
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Definition
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Term
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Definition
| Prevent vapors from forming from a liquid spill, reducing risk of fire |
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Term
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Definition
Pressure tank can be:
Low-pressure storage tanks that have pressures between 0.5 psi to 15 psi (3.45 kPa to 103 kPa)
and/or
Pressure vessels taht have pressures above 15 psi (103 kPa) |
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Term
| Define secondary devices. |
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Definition
| Bomb or other weapon that targets responders and bystanders who are already at the scene of an incident. |
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Term
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Definition
| Alcohols, Acetones, Laquer thinner, Ketones, Esters, Acids |
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Term
| Indentify at least four indicators of secondary devices |
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Definition
- Containers with unknown liquids or materials
- Unusual devices or containers with electronic components such as wires, circuit boards, cellular phones, antennas, and other items attached or exposed.
- Devices containing: Fuses, fireworks, match leads, black powder, smokeless powder, incendiary materials,
other unusual materials.
- Materials attached to or surrounding an item that could be used for shrapnel; for example, nails, bolts, drill bits, and marbles
- Ordnance such as; Blasting caps, detonating cord, military explosives, grenades |
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Term
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Definition
Operations level responder assigned to implement product control measures
e.g. Vapor suppression, vapor dispersion, adsorption, dilution, damming, diking |
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Term
| How does the Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team assist during a CBRNE incident? |
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Definition
1. Identify the agent/substance
2. Assess current and projected consequences
3. Advise on response measures
4. Assist with appropriate requests for state support
5. Provide an extensive communications capability |
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Term
| Locations and occupancies where hazmat may be used, manufactured, or stored |
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Definition
Manufacturing facilities, gas stations, lawn and pesticide facilities, agricultural facilities, dry cleaners
In reality, anywhere |
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Term
| Terrorist activity using explosive agents |
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Definition
May leave scattered debris - nails, etc. used as intentional shrapnel
Residual fire
Large structural damage
Explosion crater
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Term
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Definition
| Trained to mission specific competencies such as: Mass Decontamination, Product Control, Air Monitoring, Victim Rescue and Recovery, Response to illicit laboratory incidents. |
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Term
| PPE Recommendations in Emergency Response Guidebook |
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Definition
Found under the Personal Protective Equipment heading
Provides recommendation on PPE to wear when responding to hazard |
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Term
| What are some of the health hazards of an acute dose of radiation? |
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Definition
| Hair loss, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, or reduced blood count. |
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