Title: Assess scene safety for the rescuer and the patient.
Course: Firefighting I (15152-I) > Section: Practicing CPR [Note: Must be delivered by an approved provider.]

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?