In Level I incidents, the response team should be able to deal with:

• A. A Small Gasoline Spill from a Motor Vehicle Accident
• B. Liquefied Propane Gas Leaking from a Full 1000 Pound Tank
• C. Ruptures of High Pressure Gas Lines
• D. Spills Requiring Evacuation

Answer: (A)

Level I incidents involve small, contained releases that a response team with basic training and equipment can stabilize at the scene. A small gasoline spill from a motor vehicle accident fits this level because the release is usually limited in volume, localized to a defined source, and can be controlled with simple actions—stopping the source if safe, using absorbents to contain the liquid, and establishing a small barrier to prevent spread—while keeping ignition sources controlled and wearing appropriate PPE for a flammable liquid. Evacuation or specialized equipment isn’t typically required at this scale.

The other scenarios indicate more serious hazards: a full 1000-pound tank leaking liquefied propane gas creates a potentially dangerous vapor cloud and higher fire/explosion risk that demands broader evacuation decisions and more extensive resources; ruptures of high-pressure gas lines involve rapid, high-volume releases and greater risk, requiring advanced containment and coordination; spills requiring evacuation point to larger-scale events beyond Level I capability.