FireRescue1 – Decontamination Techniques – 2026 – Study and Practice Guide
The four methods of decontamination are? - correct answer ✔✔ Wet, chemical, dry, and
physical
What type of decontamination is a systematic process, which uses various methods of
decontamination laid out in an organized manner to remove dangerous contaminants? - correct
answer ✔✔ Technical decon
You are assigned to the decontamination team; the entry team enters in Level A. What level of
PPE can decon team members wear during technical decontamination? - correct answer ✔✔
Level A or B
What are three hazards posed to firefighters post-fire? - correct answer ✔✔ HCN, VOC's, and
Soot
During on-scene decontamination what reduced Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) by
54%? - correct answer ✔✔ Cleansing wipes
What are the last two postfire steps during "in station" decon? - correct answer ✔✔ Take
off/bag used clothing and shower/put clean clothes on
Which of the following is not one of the three principles of HazMat response? - correct answer
✔✔ Damming and Diversion
What zone does decontamination take place? - correct answer ✔✔ Warm zone
The four methods of decontamination are? - correct answer ✔✔ Wet, chemical, dry, and
physical
What type of decontamination is a systematic process, which uses various methods of
decontamination laid out in an organized manner to remove dangerous contaminants? - correct
answer ✔✔ Technical decon
You are assigned to the decontamination team; the entry team enters in Level A. What level of
PPE can decon team members wear during technical decontamination? - correct answer ✔✔
Level A or B
What are three hazards posed to firefighters post-fire? - correct answer ✔✔ HCN, VOC's, and
Soot
During on-scene decontamination what reduced Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) by
54%? - correct answer ✔✔ Cleansing wipes
What are the last two postfire steps during "in station" decon? - correct answer ✔✔ Take
off/bag used clothing and shower/put clean clothes on
Which of the following is not one of the three principles of HazMat response? - correct answer
✔✔ Damming and Diversion
What zone does decontamination take place? - correct answer ✔✔ Warm zone
