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Assuming you're serious (which I believe you are), you're spot on. When approaching someone who has been injured, it's important to ensure the same fate doesn't

Assuming you're serious (which I believe you are), you're spot on. When approaching someone who has been injured, it's important to ensure the same fate doesn't befall you... Paramedics don't run towards victims, they approach cautiously, keeping a close eye on the scene around them. Firefighters don't "run" into burning buildings (despite what script writers think...). We enter very carefully, often on hands and knees), pounding the floor ahead to make sure it's still there...

angersock 12y ago
Ah, cool. I'd had some friends that were EMTs, and one of their big complaints was onlookers getting annoyed that they weren't running over to the people they were supposed to be helping. Similarly, listening to an EMT describe with exasperation that no, they are not going to go provide aid within range of a suspected person who's armed and dangerous; let the cops secure the scene first.