A commercial truck was involved in a wreck and is spilling anhydrous ammonia on the roadway. The incident commander has already established the hot, warm, and cold zones as dictated by the chemical involved. As one of the paramedics at the scene, you should anticipate that your role will MOST likely involve:
A) performing triage and treatment in the cold zone.
B) assisting with decontamination in the warm zone.
C) removing only critical patients from the hot zone.
D) evacuating residents who live near the incident.
Answer: A) performing triage and treatment in the cold zone.
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