What should you check first before helping anyone at an emergency scene?

The scene for safety.

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  1. The scene for safety ✔
  2. The victim's shoe size
  3. Your phone battery

Why: Check the scene for danger before helping so you do not become a second victim.

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Answer: The scene for safety. Check the scene for danger before helping so you do not become a second victim.

  1. Scouting America: First Aid www.scouting.org/merit-badges/first-aid
    Explain the steps necessary to assess and handle a first aid emergency, including a safety evaluation of the scene.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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