6 Questions
What should the first arriving officer do upon arrival at a hazardous materials incident?
Slow down or stop to assess visible activity
In a hazardous materials incident, why is it important for units to 'stage' in a safe location?
To avoid being impacted by potential hazards
How should the Incident Commander advise other units arriving at a hazardous materials incident?
Instruct them to stage until specific action is given
What information is critical to determine in a hazardous materials incident?
Source of the release and amount of product involved
How is the identification of any hazardous product accomplished at an incident?
By examining placards, shipping papers, and labels
What determines the amount of effort needed to research chemicals at a hazardous materials incident?
The availability of reliable information about the chemicals
Test your knowledge on the guidelines for the first arriving unit in hazardous materials situations as per Standard Operating Procedures Section: 500.00. Topics include assessing visible activity, evaluating wind effects, and establishing command.
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