Firefighter Hazardous Materials Response 3

Question 1

Which level of PPE provides the highest degree of skin and respiratory protection?

Accepted Answer

Level A

Answer

Level A is a fully encapsulating suit with SCBA offering the maximum protection.

Question 2

At what level does Level B PPE differ most from Level A?

Accepted Answer

Level B is not vapor-tight/encapsulating

Answer

Level B provides the same respiratory protection as A but the suit is not vapor-tight against gases.

Question 3

The Emergency Response Guidebook's orange-bordered pages provide what information?

Accepted Answer

Initial action guides by guide number

Answer

The orange section contains the numbered action guides describing emergency response procedures.

Question 4

The green-bordered pages of the ERG contain what?

Accepted Answer

Table of initial isolation and protective action distances

Answer

The green section lists initial isolation and protective action distances for toxic-by-inhalation materials.

Question 5

What hazard class is assigned to radioactive materials in the DOT system?

Accepted Answer

Class 7

Answer

Hazard Class 7 covers radioactive materials.

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