You and your partner are standing by at the scene of a residential fire when you hear that a badly burned man has been located by fire fighters on the side of the house opposite your ambulance. You should:
A) stay where you are and have fire fighters bring the patient to you.
B) immediately move the ambulance to the other side of the residence.
C) dispatch another ambulance to the scene to take care of the patient.
D) send your partner to the other side of the residence to find the patient.
Answer: A) stay where you are and have fire fighters bring the patient to you.
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