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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Glocktogo" data-source="post: 1797813" data-attributes="member: 1132">This isn't universal and I'm not casting aspersions on EMT's. Some EMS provider agencies have policies in place that their EMT's aren't supposed to enter a scene until it's secure (if weapons are present at all). The first rule of emergency response is "don't become a victim". It doesn't matter whether you're dealing with guns or downed power lines or anhydrous ammonia, you can't help the dying and injured if you become a victim yourself. Further, you just became another person to triage, while simultaneously reducing the number of qualified 1st responders available to do so. So, if you're involved in an accident or shooting and you need medical attention, secure your weapon if you can safely do so. Emphasis on the "safe" portion of that sentence. I hope this clears things up.</blockquote>