3 The Role of First Responders

Question 1

First responders at the operations level should be capable of responding to a hazardous materials incident in a ?

Answer 1

defensive manner

Question 2

Defensive practices include actions to ?

Answer 2

• contain the release of a hazardous material
• to protect people
• to protect property
• protect the environment for the effects of the material

Question 3

First responders should be aware of dangers on scene that are unrelated to?

Answer 3

those posed by hazardous material

• downed power lines
• unstable structures

Question 4

First responders should refrain from applying water to ?

Answer 4

a hazardous material

Question 5

Application of water to a hazardous material fire could produce?

Answer 5

toxic runoff

Question 6

Cleanup of hazardous material release should not be a role for

Answer 6

first responders

Question 7

First responders may need to locate necessary equipment and supplies for use during a hazardous material incident. First responders should remember?

Answer 7

never pay for those items.

Question 8

The most important role for first responders is to unsure

Answer 8

EVERYONE GOES HOME!