S T O P Rescuer: The rescue risk pneumonic is ‘STOP’
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STOP: Don’t rush in, are you safe, is your group safe?

THINK: Do I possess the skills to enter that feature and perform effectively, if not, stay out!

OBSERVE: Am I dealing with a casualty (Pro-active) or a Victim (In-active)

PERFORM: Once I am happy with my rescue risk assessment I then perform as appropriate