Who leads the decontamination process in relation to entry teams?

• A. Public notification procedures for the incident.
• B. The Decontamination Unit Lead has no role in re-entry; this is outside scope.
• C. Entry Team Leader is solely responsible for decon equipment.
• D. Decontamination Unit Lead is responsible for leading the decontamination process and coordinating all decon activities for entry teams.

Answer: (D)

Decontamination leadership in an incident response is centralized under the Decontamination Unit Lead, who coordinates and directs all decontamination activities for entry teams. This role ensures the decon procedure is followed, oversees the decon plan, assigns decon resources and personnel, and verifies that each entrant is properly decontaminated before they are cleared to re-enter clean areas. The Decontamination Unit Lead works with the Entry Team Leaders to support safe and efficient operations, but the overall responsibility for decon and its coordination lies with the Decontamination Unit Lead. Public notification procedures aren’t about decon leadership, and the Entry Team Leader, while responsible for the entry team’s safety, does not manage decon equipment and operations.