After ensuring your own safety, which of the following is your next priority at the scene of a hazardous materials incident?
A) Identify the hazardous material involved.
B) Immediately move patients to a safe place.
C) Evacuate residents within a 3-mile radius.
D) Begin decontaminating all involved patients.
Answer: A) Identify the hazardous material involved.
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