Which action is NOT a responsibility of first responders at a hazardous waste incident?

First responders at a hazardous waste incident have specific roles that are focused on immediate safety and response measures rather than long-term environmental management. Their primary responsibilities include securing the incident area to prevent unauthorized access, conducting a threat assessment to evaluate the situation and potential risks, and providing medical care if there are injuries or if hazardous exposure has occurred.

Long-term waste management, on the other hand, typically falls outside the scope of first responders’ immediate duties. This responsibility usually rests with specialized teams or agencies that focus on the complete environmental assessment, transportation, and treatment of hazardous waste after the initial response has concluded. Therefore, the responsibility of long-term waste management does not align with the urgent and tactical role first responders play during the initial stages of a hazardous incident.