Situational awareness is MOST accurately defined as:
A. an ongoing process of information gathering and scene evaluation to determine appropriate strategies and tactics.
B. the ability to recognize any possible issues once you arrive at the scene and act proactively to avoid a negative impact.
C. predicting the presence of certain hazards at the scene after receiving initial information from the dispatcher.
D. performing an initial scan of the scene in order to identify hazards that will pose an immediate threat to you and your crew.
Answer: B. the ability to recognize any possible issues once you arrive at the scene and act proactively to avoid a negative impact.
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