At the Scene of a Potential Hazmat Incident, Where Should

question 12

Multiple Choice

At the scene of a potential hazmat incident, where should the ambulance be parked?

• A) Downhill and downwind
• B) Near the warm zone for patient transport
• C) Uphill and upwind
• D) At least 500 yards away from the incident

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