After stabilizing the scene, you must next:
A) request the presence of fire and technical rescue personnel.
B) get access to the patient and determine his or her degree of entrapment.
C) ensure that the public and media personnel remain in the cold zone.
D) begin the processes of extrication and emergency medical treatment.
Answer: B) get access to the patient and determine his or her degree of entrapment.
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