Which one of the following statements shows that the EMT has a proper understanding of basic operations at the scene of a hazardous materials emergency?
A) "Life or health should never be risked if the threat is only to the environment."
B) "It is critical to remove the patients as quickly as possible from the incident site."
C) "If you cannot see or smell a chemical, the chance of one being present is very low."
D) "Identification of the material is not important, since the approach is the same for all materials."
A
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