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What is the first step to take in a hazardous materials incident?
What is the first step to take in a hazardous materials incident?
- Mitigate the situation as soon as possible
- Establish safety zones (correct)
- Begin operations immediately
- Call for assistance from support units
In a medical emergency incident, what is the role of the Truck company?
In a medical emergency incident, what is the role of the Truck company?
- Secure the scene for operating units (correct)
- Begin ALS care immediately
- Assist with patient care as necessary
- Provide public education classes
What should the Truck company do in non-emergency operations according to the text?
What should the Truck company do in non-emergency operations according to the text?
- Provide ALS care
- Assist ambulance in patient care
- Begin fire prevention inspections immediately
- Conduct tours of facilities (correct)
What is the recommended approach to beginning operations in a hazardous materials incident?
What is the recommended approach to beginning operations in a hazardous materials incident?
In which situations should the Truck company be placed inservice on the scene?
In which situations should the Truck company be placed inservice on the scene?
What kind of inspections are assigned to the Truck company in non-emergency operations?
What kind of inspections are assigned to the Truck company in non-emergency operations?
Why is establishing safety zones important in hazardous materials incidents?
Why is establishing safety zones important in hazardous materials incidents?
What action should be taken if additional manpower is required in a medical emergency incident?
What action should be taken if additional manpower is required in a medical emergency incident?
What is one of the non-emergency responsibilities of the Truck company according to the text?
What is one of the non-emergency responsibilities of the Truck company according to the text?
Why should the Truck company assist the ambulance in whatever way is necessary for safe and proper care of the patient in a medical emergency incident?
Why should the Truck company assist the ambulance in whatever way is necessary for safe and proper care of the patient in a medical emergency incident?
