Practice question

For initial scene control, what is meant by the term 'hot zone'?

  1. The area where decontamination occurs
  2. The contaminated/exclusion zone where only properly trained and PPE-equipped responders may enter
  3. The area where command operates
  4. The rehab area

Answer: B — The contaminated/exclusion zone where only properly trained and PPE-equipped responders may enter

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