In the pool rescue scenario, which sequence begins with dispatching a specified unit?

• A. End call and wait
• B. Dispatch 14-E-2, read PDI A and D, then return to questioning
• C. Call for backup, then assess ABCs
• D. Provide CPR, then end call

Answer: (B)

In a pool rescue, getting specialized help en route right away is the priority because time and scene safety hinge on having trained responders with the right equipment on the way while you guide the caller. Dispatching the specified unit first ensures that rescue resources are en route immediately, not waiting while more questions are asked or care steps are started without backup. After initiating that dispatch, providing the predefined pre-arrival instructions (PDI A and D) gives the caller clear, essential directions to follow while help is on the way, without delaying the dispatch further. Only after those critical steps are in motion do you return to gathering information to complete the call.

End calls with no action, or delaying dispatch to perform other steps, would squander precious time and leave the patient without immediate help. Calling for backup or performing CPR without first securing the appropriate unit can delay the arrival of the right rescuers and complicate coordination.