Why is the first step for responding to life-threatening situations to assess the situation?
a. emergency responders cannot enter areas that are still dangerous. b. it is important to check for dangers to victims and responders. c. assessing the situation is the first step taught in first aid courses. d. the first step is actually to call for emergency assistance.

Sadie and her mom were at a hardware store to purchase smoke detectors for their new home. sadie's mom was unsure how many units she should purchase. what is the general recommendation? a. one large one for the middle of the house b. every room in the house should have one c. kitchen, garage and laundry room- since those are where most fires happen d. every living area including the hallway by the bedrooms should have a smoke detector.