FDNY Hazardous Materials Response Flashcards
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What is the primary reference guide FDNY HazMat units use to identify unknown chemicals at an incident scene?
Answer: Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG)
The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), published by the DOT, is the primary field reference for identifying hazardous materials and initial response actions.
At a HazMat incident, which zone is immediately surrounding the point of release and is considered the most dangerous area?
Answer: Hot Zone
The Hot Zone (also called the exclusion zone) is directly around the hazmat release and only fully protected personnel may enter.
Which NFPA diamond placard number position indicates the health hazard of a material?
Answer: Top (Blue)
In the NFPA 704 diamond, the blue (top-left) quadrant represents health hazard, rated 0–4.
What level of personal protective equipment (PPE) provides the highest level of skin, eye, and respiratory protection for HazMat responders?
Answer: Level A
Level A PPE includes a fully encapsulating vapor-tight chemical suit with SCBA, offering the maximum protection against skin and respiratory hazards.
Which UN hazard class covers flammable liquids such as gasoline and acetone?
Answer: Class 3
UN Class 3 covers flammable liquids, including common fuels and solvents that have a flash point below certain thresholds.
During a HazMat decontamination corridor, in which direction should decontamination proceed relative to the hot zone?
Answer: From hot zone outward toward cold zone
Decontamination flows from the hot zone outward through the warm zone (decon corridor) toward the cold zone to prevent cross-contamination.