What should be done if personnel begin experiencing symptoms after being exposed to thick smoke conditions?

When personnel begin experiencing symptoms after exposure to thick smoke, it is critical for their health and safety to be immediately relieved from duty. This measure ensures that individuals who may be suffering from smoke inhalation or other related issues receive the necessary care without further risking their well-being. Continuous exposure to harmful smoke can exacerbate their condition, leading to more severe health problems.

Relieving personnel promptly allows for medical evaluation and treatment, if necessary, while also maintaining the overall safety of the team and the operation. This response aligns with standard safety protocols that prioritize the health of emergency responders in hazardous environments.

Options that suggest continuing to work, waiting, or reporting to a public information officer fail to address the immediate health risks posed by continued exposure to smoke, potentially endangering the affected personnel and possibly those around them as well. These alternatives do not prioritize their health needs in the face of clear symptoms indicating distress from smoke exposure.