During breaching operations, which of the following is a hazard related to heat?

• A. Water exposure
• B. Dust
• C. Heat exposure
• D. Noise

Answer: (C)

During breaching operations, heat-related hazards come from hot surfaces, radiant heat from heated debris or equipment, and steam from contact with hot water or tooling. This creates the risk of thermal burns and heat illness (heat stress) for crew inside or near the breach, which is a direct heat-related hazard to manage. The other options describe hazards not caused by heat: water exposure relates to moisture and potential scalds or slip risks, dust to inhalation and visibility issues, and noise to hearing damage. Hence, heat exposure is the hazard tied to heat in this scenario.