Haz-Mat-4

Question 1

Is CO a toxic gas ?

Answer 1

YES

2.1

Question 2

It is a flammable gas with an auto ignition temperature of 1128 Degrees F., and a LEL of _____ and a UEL____

Answer 2

12. 5% and 74%

2. 4

Question 3

CO is slightly lighter than air. True or False

Answer 3

True
it slightly lighter than air (.968)
2.5

Question 4

Using a CO meter, take an initial reading__________ then continue investigation to find source of CO in premises.

Answer 4

at the front door of premises

4.1.3

Question 5

The Incident Commander (IC) shall request the utility company to respond if:

Answer 5

a. A CO level over 9 PPM is recorded by a meter.
b. Units on the scene shut off a gas appliance.
c. An individual(s) is exhibiting symptoms of CO poisoning.
d. The IC feels a response by the utility company is required.
4. 1.5

Question 6

A CO Incident is what ?

Answer 6

No occupant is symptomatic AND less than 9 ppm

4.2.1

Question 7

A CO Emergency is what ?

Answer 7

Occupants are symptomatic OR greater than 9 ppm

4.2.2

Question 8

CO Emergency: Meter readings of greater than 9 PPM but less than 100 PPM do we evacuate ?

Answer 8

Recommend.
Inform occupant potential Dangerous
Recommend that all persons leave the affected area and begin ventilation.
Shut down appliance 
Once at 9 ppm or less reoccupy
Reset
4.4.3 - 4.4.5

Question 9

CO Emergency: Meter Readings of 100 PPM and Greater do we evacuate ?

Answer 9

YES
Inform potentially LETHAL levels
Begin evac and vent
Shut down appliance
At 9 ppm or less reoccupy
Reset
4.5

Question 10

If the concentration of CO in the atmosphere exceeds 35 PPM, the meter will signal the
following alarm

Answer 10

 a slow modulating tone (every 1 second)
 with slow flashing red lights (every 1 second)
 and a slow vibration (every 1 second)
Falls below 35 ppm will auto turn off
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Question 11

If the concentration of CO in the atmosphere exceeds 100 PPM the meter will signal the
following alarm:

Answer 11

 a fast modulating tone (every ½ second)
 with fast flashing red lights (every ½ second)
 a fast vibration (every ½ second)
Falls below 100 ppm will auto into low alarm
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Question 12

CO meters will display readings up to 999ppm. If readings of 1000 ppm or more
are detected, the CO meter will display ?

Answer 12

“OL”, indicating an over limit condition

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Question 13

Calibration will only be done by Haz Mat OPS meter room every _____ ?

Answer 13

6 months

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Question 14

If the meter is defective (low battery, malfunction, etc.) the officer on duty shall notify ?

Answer 14

Battalion.

Each Battalion will be assigned 2 spare CO meters.

Question 15

The low battery alarm(Gas Alert Extreme) consists of

Answer 15

 1 beep (every 5 seconds)
 1 flash (every 5 seconds)
 1 quick vibration (every 1 minute)
 a low battery icon will appear on the display
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Question 16

10-38 Code 1

Answer 16

Detector Activation: CO Investigation

low batt, defective, unwarranted

Question 17

10-38 Code 2

Answer 17

Detector Activation: CO Incident

1-9 ppm and No Symptomatic

Question 18

10-38 Code 3

Answer 18

Detector Activation: CO Emergency

Greater than 9 ppm OR Symptomatic

Question 19

10-38 Code 4

Answer 19

No Detector Activation: CO Incident or Emergency
Specify
No detector present
Detector present did not activate