At the scene of a multiple-casualty incident caused by a weapon of mass destruction, the EMT's first priority is:
A) identifying the agent or mechanism of the WMD.
B) establishing the number of dead and injured and needed resources.
C) establishing a communications system.
D) ensuring the safety of yourself and your partner.
D
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