You are first on the scene of a vehicle collision where a vehicle has gone off a bridge and is partially submerged.You are told that a person is still trapped in the vehicle.Your partner starts to take off his shoes and prepares to go in to save the victim.You stop your partner and tell him it is too dangerous.He tells you he is prepared to die to save a life.What is the best response to him?

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The best response is to explain to the partner that he is not only risking his own life, but also the lives of the professional rescuers who will be forced to save him if he gets into trouble. This is a dangerous situation and should only be handled by trained professionals with the right equipment and safety measures in place. Saving lives is important, but it should not be done at the cost of the safety of others.

You Are First on the Scene of a Vehicle Collision