In a window initiated search, after breaking the glass on top, what is the next action?

• A. Sweep the floor for the victim
• B. Enter the room immediately
• C. Move to the window to assist with ladder
• D. Call out to occupants

Answer: (A)

After breaking the glass on top, the immediate focus is to locate any occupants. Sweeping the floor for the victim helps you feel for a person or signs of life and clears debris that could hide someone. This quick victim search guides your next moves and reduces the risk of missing someone or encountering unseen hazards as you enter. Entering the room right away can expose you to fire, heat, and structural risks without knowing exactly where a victim lies. Moving to assist with the ladder and calling out to occupants are important steps, but they come after you’ve performed a rapid victim search to precisely locate and plan the rescue.