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You have responded to a transportation incident involving hazardous materials. What/ whom would you consult to provide you with the basic guidance on how to protect yourselves and the general public during the incidents initial response phase? - ERG HAZ 102 The initial isolation distance is a distance within which all persons should be considered for evacuation "X" from the hazmat spill or leak source. The "X" in the above statement is best represented by: - All directions HAZ 120 Li...

At 0 PSIG, how many BTU are necessary to change 1 lb of water at 212 degrees Fahrenheit into 1 lb of steam? a) 144 b) 180 c) 970 d) 1,190 - c) 970 Radiation is a) the movement of liquids or gases created by a temperature difference. b) the transfer of heat by direct molecular contact. c) the weight of a substance compared to unity. d) a form of heat transfer by waves. - d) a form of heat transfer by waves. Steam at 100 PSI and 400 degrees Fahrenheit is a) saturated. b) wet. c) supe...

What must you do if you notice code violations in a homeowners house? - Notify them and recommend ways to address them What must be done when performing an annual tune-up on a heating system? - A combustion efficiency test and a copy must be posted on site Whenever a furnace, direct fired hot water heater, or boiler is installed the total installation must be brought into compliance with what requirements BEFORE appliance can be fired? - NFPA 31 When an emergency arises that does not allow...

What is the section in the SMM that deals with crew and cadet familiarization? - Section 6.4 Where are the hard copies of the Standing Orders located? - Quarterdeck in binder What is the ship's fire and emergency signal? - continuous ringing of ship's electrical bell or continuous sounding of ship's horn. What is the ships abandon ship signal? - More than six short blasts and one prolonged blast on the ship's whistle and same signal on the general alarm bell What is the ships security ...

What step should not be taken when attempting to lower shuttle time? ● Increase efficiency of personnel at fill site ● Increase vehicle speed on highway during shuttle operations ● Increase efficiency of personnel at dump site ● Use jet dumps to increase dumping time - ● Increase vehicle speed on highway during shuttle operations One advantage of a solid stream nozzle is: - ● It provides an extended reach A knot well suited for joining ropes together & unlikely to slip when we...

What is the minimum distance between a direct fire vaporizer and container shut off valves? - 5ft What is the minimum distance between direct fire vaporizer and an above ground LP container? - 10ft What type of fencing is allowed around an LP tank? - 6ft high industrial fencing What statement between static electricity and relative humidity is true? - When humidity is low static charge is high When is a permit required for a rooftop installation of an LP tank? - Prior to the installation ...

What is the purpose of this class? - 1.) Provide trained personnel to fight shipboard fires 2.) Meet standards for USCG and STCW What U.S. domestic regulation has been in since 1840 covering safety of the shipping industry? - CFR 46 Shipping In 1914 what International regulation came into place covering shipping safety and why? - 1.) SOLAS 2.) It came after the sinking of the Titanic What is the most common cause of fires on ships? - Careless smoking How many items can be plugged into...

Which statement about structural fire fighting protective coats is accurate? - The outer shell, moisture barrier, and thermal barrier must always be worn together.

One gallon of water weighs? - 8.35 LBS How many cubic inches in a gallon of water - 231 cubic inches How much does a cubic foot of water weigh? - 62.5 LBS How many gallons of water in a cubic foot? - 7.481 gallons How many inches in a cubic foot? - 1728 Cubic Inches How much pressure does a column of water one foot high exert at it's base - .434 Psi HOW MANY INCHES OF MERCURY IS EQUAL TO 13.55 INCHES OF WATER? - ONE ONE PSI OF PRESSURE WILL RAISE A COLUMN OF WHATER HOW MANY FEET? - 2.304...

A reference book intended to be carried in every emergency vehicle in United States is the - Emergency response guidebook The two types of potential hazards found in each god of the emergency response guidebook are - Health and fire/explosion The steps that are taking to preserve the health and safety of emergency responders in the public during an incident involving releases of hazardous materials are called - Protective actions To protect themselves and others first responders must be ab...