Practice question

What is the PRIMARY purpose of a buddy system at a hazmat incident?

  1. Speed up entry by allowing more responders inside
  2. Provide mutual safety oversight inside the hot/warm zones and a rescue resource if one becomes incapacitated
  3. Improve radio communication coverage
  4. Allow specialists to coach trainees

Answer: B — Provide mutual safety oversight inside the hot/warm zones and a rescue resource if one becomes incapacitated

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