You have arrived at the scene of a vacant building for a report of a "man down." The odors and activity at the scene lead you to suspect that this is a clandestine drug lab. Which of the following is the best course of action?
A) Immediately leave the area without locating the patient and notify dispatch of a possible hazardous materials incident.
B) Interrupt the chemical reaction creating the vapors, move the victim to fresh air, and request law enforcement for a criminal investigation.
C) Locate the victim, move him to safety, and notify dispatch of a possible hazardous materials incident.
D) Begin transport of the patient before notifying dispatch of the need for the hazardous materials team and federal law enforcement.
A
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