Hazard Zones

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What is the responsibility of supervisors according to the SOP?

Monitoring the incident perimeter

Enforcing the PPE policy in the Hot Zone (correct)

Ensuring the establishment of Hot, Warm, and Cold Zones

Insuring proper protective clothing for all personnel

Where is the Warm Zone typically located?

Within the Incident Command area

Inside the Hot Zone

Outside the Cold Zone

Between the Hot and Cold Zones (correct)

What does IDLH stand for in the context of the SOP?

Intricate Disaster Level Hierarchy

Initial Damage Liability Hazard

Internal Dangerous Location Handling

Immediate Danger to Life and Health (correct)

Which zone is the public prohibited from entering according to the SOP?

Hot Zone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum required PPE in the Warm Zone according to the SOP?

Steel-toed shoes, pants, fire helmet, and gloves (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who is responsible for establishing Hot, Warm, and Cold Zones?

Incident Command (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of instituting procedures for incident hazard zones?

To ensure safety by defining hazardous areas (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which zone is considered as the IDLH and/or collapse zone of an incident?

Hot Zone (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of all personnel according to the SOP?

Adhering to the PPE policy for each respective incident safety zone (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of shoes are required to be worn while working in the Warm Zone?

Steel toed shoes (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should turnout pants and boots be worn?

In place of summer uniform or workout gear (A) Signup and view all the answers

What must be utilized in the Cold Zone to ensure the public has no access to the Warm or Hot Zones?

Fire line tape and/or barriers (D) Signup and view all the answers

When should eye and hearing protection be used?

While working in the Warm Zone (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which zone requires station uniforms to be worn?

Cold Zone (C) Signup and view all the answers

What attire is worn by companies assigned to On Deck?

Full personal protective equipment (PPE) off air (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of separating the Cold Zone with fire line tape and barriers?

To prevent unauthorized access (D) Signup and view all the answers

Who is allowed in the Cold Zone according to the text?

The public and media (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of On Deck crews?

To wait outside the immediate hazard zone (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which zone should personnel wear full PPE including SCBA?

Hot Zone (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should all personnel be on air in the Hot Zone?

When smoke is present (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the condition under which personnel should go on air in the Hot Zone if smoke is not present?

In an IDLH atmosphere or potential IDLH atmosphere (C) Signup and view all the answers

Where are On Deck crews supervised until they are assigned specific tasks?

By Division/Group supervisor or Company Officer (A) Signup and view all the answers