Munitions Firefighting Practice Exam

When using the ERG, where would you look to find the name and guide number of a dangerous material if you know the ID number?

1. Blue section

2. Red section

3. Yellow section

4. Green section

The correct answer is: Yellow section

When using the Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG), the Yellow section is specifically designed for identifying hazardous materials by their identification numbers. This section lists substances in numerical order, providing the name and corresponding guide number for each ID number present. This organization allows emergency responders to efficiently locate necessary information when they are aware of the ID number of a hazardous material. The Yellow section serves as a quick reference to connect the ID number to critical response information. In contrast, the Blue section alphabetically organizes materials by name, while the Red section contains specific guidance on fire situations and potential outbreaks. The Green section provides information on medical safety and initial isolation distances related to specific hazards, making them less relevant for the task of finding a material based on its ID number.