What should you check first at an emergency scene?

Check the scene for danger before you help.

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  1. Whether the scene is safe for you ✔
  2. Whether your phone is charged
  3. Whether someone is filming

Why: Your safety comes first. Do not enter a dangerous scene, such as traffic or fire.

Huh, didn't know that: A helper who becomes a victim adds to the emergency.

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Answer: Whether the scene is safe for you. Your safety comes first. Do not enter a dangerous scene, such as traffic or fire.

  1. American Red Cross First Aid Steps www.redcross.org/take-a-class/first-aid/performing-first-aid/first-aid-steps
    CHECK the scene for safety
    Checked 2026-10-21.

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