Practice question

At a hazmat incident, what is the PRIMARY role of an Operations-level responder under NFPA 470 Chapter 7?

  1. Approach the point of release to plug or patch the container
  2. Perform defensive actions outside the hot zone to protect people, property, and the environment
  3. Establish the federal on-scene coordinator role
  4. 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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