Assessment should include
- determining environmental cause-and-effect regarding the patient’s situation
- using observation techniques
- asking pertinent questions
- remaining calm and in control.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What environmental issues are firefighters likely to encounter upon arrival at a scene?
- What pre-arrival information can be beneficial to the responder?
- Why should firefighters be familiar with handling animals?
- What is the Good Samaritan law, and what are some of its effects?