What is the first priority when arriving on scene?

What is the first priority when arriving on scene?

• A. Scene Safety
• B. Medical Care
• C. Victim Access
• D. Report Drafting

Answer: (A)

On arriving at a scene, the first priority is scene safety. You perform a rapid scene size-up to identify hazards, threats, and risks to yourself, partners, bystanders, and potential victims. You secure the area, establish a safe perimeter, manage traffic if needed, and call for backup or additional resources as necessary. Only after the scene is made safe should you proceed with medical care, victim access, or documentation. Trying to render aid or move people in an unsafe environment can cause harm and compromise evidence, so safety lays the foundation for everything that follows.

On arriving at a scene, the first priority is scene safety. You perform a rapid scene size-up to identify hazards, threats, and risks to yourself, partners, bystanders, and potential victims. You secure the area, establish a safe perimeter, manage traffic if needed, and call for backup or additional resources as necessary. Only after the scene is made safe should you proceed with medical care, victim access, or documentation. Trying to render aid or move people in an unsafe environment can cause harm and compromise evidence, so safety lays the foundation for everything that follows.