At the scene of a hazardous materials incident, the paramedic would MOST likely be called upon to:
A) provide initial decontamination in the warm zone.
B) support hazardous materials teams through medical monitoring.
C) don a breathing apparatus and rescue contaminated patients.
D) provide emergency medical care in the incident's hot zone.
Answer: B) support hazardous materials teams through medical monitoring.
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