You are on the scene of an explosion at a suspected methamphetamine manufacturing operation. You and your partner are the first to arrive and note two middle-aged men and a woman on the front lawn with burns and cuts on their faces and arms. The fire department is en route. Which of the following resources should be the LEAST important to be requested by the EMT during the scene size-up?

A. Law enforcement

B. One or two additional ambulances

C. Hazardous material clean-up crew

D. Gas company

A) Law enforcement

Explanation:

Methamphetamine is a potent central nervous system stimulant that is mainly used as a recreational drug and less commonly as a second-line treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and obesity.

The chemicals used to produce methamphetamine are extremely hazardous. Some are highly volatile and may ignite or explode if mixed or stored improperly. Fire and explosion pose risks not only to the individuals producing the drug but also to anyone in the surrounding area, including children, neighbors, and passersby.

As an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), the treatment of the injured is very important.

Since there are injured people at the scene of the explosion:

1. Ambulances will be important to transport the wounded to the nearest hospital for proper medical treatment.

2. Hazardous material clean-up crew is important because chemicals used to produce methamphetamine are extremely hazardous

3. Gas company is important because nose mask will be required for the people within the vicinity of the explosion.

4. Law enforcement is the LEAST important because health of the people is the first before carrying out investigation