Numerous people have been injured during a civil disturbance. The dispatcher advises you of the safest route to the scene. You should:

A) ascertain the location of the command post and establish communication with it.
B) proceed to the scene, establish a staging area, and request law enforcement presence.
C) remain at your station until law enforcement personnel advise that the scene is safe.
D) ask the dispatcher to notify area hospitals to determine their capabilities for treating mass casualties.


Answer: A) ascertain the location of the command post and establish communication with it.

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