For which type of incidents is NFPA 1951 applicable?

NFPA 1951 is specifically applicable to technical rescue incidents. This standard addresses the personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements for rescue operations where specialized techniques and equipment are used, particularly in environments that may pose unique hazards.

Technical rescue incidents encompass a wide range of scenarios, including but not limited to confined space rescues, high-angle rescues, and structural collapses. It ensures that personnel involved in these types of rescues are adequately protected from various threats they might encounter in these situations, such as falling debris or hazardous materials.

The other options focus on incidents that involve distinctly different types of protective needs and operational procedures. For example, wildfire response and flood rescue operations would typically rely on different types of standards that emphasize the unique risks associated with those environments. Hazmat incidents also require specific guidelines separate from those outlined in NFPA 1951, as they focus on protection against chemicals and toxic substances rather than the physical rescue operations encompassed in technical rescue scenarios.