You and your partner are first on the scene of a bleacher collapse at a local stadium. As you exit the ambulance, you note several patients seated around debris from the seats. In this situation, which one of the following actions would you perform FIRST?

A) Wait for a supervisor to arrive.
B) Determine the number of patients.
C) Determine the severity of injuries.
D) Notify the local hospitals of a mass-casualty incident.

B

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