Practice question

At a hazmat incident, when must the IC formally transfer command per NFPA 470 expectations?

  1. Only when the original IC is fatigued
  2. When a higher-qualified or more appropriate officer arrives and assumes command
  3. Automatically at every operational period change
  4. Only when requested by the responsible party

Answer: B — When a higher-qualified or more appropriate officer arrives and assumes command

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