LLPSD FF1 Chapter 22 Questions and
Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
100% Pass
In hazardous material incidents, the role of the decontamination team is to:
A) Ensure safe removal of contaminants from personnel and equipment
B) Investigate the scene for criminal activity
C) Oversee cro...
LLPSD FF1 Chapter 22 Questions and
Answers | Latest Update | 2024/2025 |
100% Pass
In hazardous material incidents, the role of the decontamination team is to:
✔✔A) Ensure safe removal of contaminants from personnel and equipment
B) Investigate the scene for criminal activity
C) Oversee crowd control around the hazard
D) Collect samples for scientific analysis
What is the most important factor when assessing a potential hazardous materials spill?
A) Color of the spilled material
✔✔B) Type and toxicity of the hazardous substance
C) Size of the response team
D) Time of day
Which of the following is a primary duty of a safety officer at an emergency scene?
✔✔A) To identify potential safety hazards and enforce safety protocols
B) To establish evacuation routes
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,C) To organize media interviews
D) To manage communications
The term “universal precautions” in emergency response refers to:
A) Wearing fire-resistant clothing
B) Evacuating a scene before entering
✔✔C) Using personal protective equipment to prevent contact with infectious materials
D) Avoiding any form of patient care
During a chemical spill response, what should responders do first?
A) Spray the area with water
B) Begin containment immediately
✔✔C) Ensure the scene is isolated and assess potential hazards
D) Move containers to a different area
If a firefighter identifies an unknown chemical spill, what is the best initial action?
A) Approach the spill to identify it
✔✔B) Maintain a safe distance and inform incident command
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, C) Spray the spill with water
D) Begin containment by covering it
A secondary containment area for hazardous materials is designed to:
A) Allow chemicals to naturally evaporate
✔✔B) Contain spills in case of a primary containment breach
C) Store flammable liquids for easy access
D) Prevent employee access
When is it appropriate to use foam extinguishing agents in hazardous material incidents?
✔✔A) When flammable liquids are involved
B) For electrical fires only
C) When there is no risk of explosion
D) Only on combustible metals
The hot zone in a hazardous material incident is defined as:
A) The area where emergency vehicles are parked
✔✔B) The area with the highest risk of exposure to hazardous materials
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