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What should the first arriving officer do upon arrival at a hazardous materials incident?
What should the first arriving officer do upon arrival at a hazardous materials incident?
- Slow down or stop to assess visible activity (correct)
- Wait for instructions from other units
- Commit the fire company to immediate action
- Begin controlling the incident right away
In a hazardous materials incident, why is it important for units to 'stage' in a safe location?
In a hazardous materials incident, why is it important for units to 'stage' in a safe location?
- To be closer to the Incident Commander
- To evaluate the wind and topography of the area
- To directly engage with the hazardous materials
- To avoid being impacted by potential hazards (correct)
How should the Incident Commander advise other units arriving at a hazardous materials incident?
How should the Incident Commander advise other units arriving at a hazardous materials incident?
- Instruct them to stage until specific action is given (correct)
- Direct them to immediately take action
- Ignore them until further notice
- Ask them to establish command
What information is critical to determine in a hazardous materials incident?
What information is critical to determine in a hazardous materials incident?
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How is the identification of any hazardous product accomplished at an incident?
How is the identification of any hazardous product accomplished at an incident?
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What determines the amount of effort needed to research chemicals at a hazardous materials incident?
What determines the amount of effort needed to research chemicals at a hazardous materials incident?
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