Upon arriving on any scene what is the most important action an EMT should do?

Upon arriving on any scene what is the most important action an EMT should do?
A . Position him/her self to get out of the squad quickly
B . Position the squad for easy access
C . Position the squad to protect the scene
D . Position the squad a block away and walk up to the scene

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Scene safety should the number one concern for any emergency responder to any scene. By positioning the squad in a way to block the scene from traffic which might not be paying attention then all responders can work with in the scene safely. Ease of access to the vehicle is of concern but not at the risk of not making a scene safer.