You and several other EMTs are on location where a young female lost control of her car and ended up in a shallow lake. The car is approximately 20 feet from shore and upright, with the wheels touching the bottom of the lake. The woman is on the car's roof; she states that she is not hurt but is scared. What should the EMT do to rescue the patient?
A) A seasoned EMT who is a good swimmer, is wearing a personal flotation device, and has a rope around his waist
B) A firefighter who is wearing a personal flotation device, does not have any medical training, and is a good swimmer who is trained in water rescue
C) An EMT who is a good swimmer and has a personal flotation device in place
D) A firefighter who is also an EMT and worked as a lifeguard before becoming a firefighter
B) A firefighter who is wearing a personal flotation device, does not have any medical training, and is a good swimmer who is trained in water rescue
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