Things have been slow here so why not spark some discussion with a little scenario. This one has the added distinction of being a frequent question during many departments oral boards.
The scenario is as follows:
You are first due on a single family dwelling with heavy smoke and flames showing. There are parties trapped on both the "b" side and the "c" side, hanging out of windows. The next due unit is several minutes out. You only have the resources to save 1. Side "b" is a middle aged woman. Side "c" is a 12 year old male. Again, you can only save one. The other WILL die. There's nothing you can do to prevent the other one from dying. Don't make up additions to the scenario to save both, it cannot be done.
Question: Who do you save, and why?
The scenario is as follows:
You are first due on a single family dwelling with heavy smoke and flames showing. There are parties trapped on both the "b" side and the "c" side, hanging out of windows. The next due unit is several minutes out. You only have the resources to save 1. Side "b" is a middle aged woman. Side "c" is a 12 year old male. Again, you can only save one. The other WILL die. There's nothing you can do to prevent the other one from dying. Don't make up additions to the scenario to save both, it cannot be done.
Question: Who do you save, and why?
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