Practice question
At a hazmat incident, what is the PRIMARY role of an Operations-level responder under NFPA 470 Chapter 7?
- Approach the point of release to plug or patch the container
- Perform defensive actions outside the hot zone to protect people, property, and the environment
- Establish the federal on-scene coordinator role
- Act as the medical branch director for contaminated patients
Answer: B — Perform defensive actions outside the hot zone to protect people, property, and the environment
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