What is the correct procedure if an incident results in injury during a live fire training burn?

• A. Notify authorities
• B. Resume training immediately
• C. PPE and SCBA should be secured and stored in a secure location
• D. Document only in informal notes

Answer: (C)

When an injury occurs during a live-fire training burn, the immediate priority is to control and preserve the equipment involved so the incident can be investigated accurately. Securing PPE and SCBA and storing them in a secure location protects the integrity of the gear, prevents tampering or improper use, and preserves it for inspection and any formal investigation. This practice helps ensure that equipment conditions, wear, and deployment can be reviewed later without changes caused by movement or contamination.

It's important to recognize that other steps—like notifying authorities, resuming training, or informal note-taking—are part of the broader incident response but do not address the critical need to control and safeguard the equipment involved in the incident. Formal incident reporting and medical care would follow after securing the gear.