Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

A driver is safely clear of a vehicle fire, with burns to their hands and arms. While emergency help is being arranged, how could you help the driver?

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Douse the burns with cool water

Try to put out the fire

Remove smouldering clothing

Remove anything sticking to the burns

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Douse the burns with cool waterThis was the right answer

Don't remove anything sticking to a burn. You may cause further damage and introduce infection into the wound. If you can, douse the burn with clean, cool water for at least 20 minutes.

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Cool burns after getting clear of dangerReviewed guidance summary · Cool the serious burn after getting clear of fire; never pull off material stuck to it.

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