When dealing with heat illness, what should you do first?

• A. Do nothing
• B. Eat a snack
• C. Seek medical attention if ill and move to shade and cool area
• D. Run in place to sweat

Answer: (C)

When heat illness is suspected, the priority is to cool the person and get medical help if symptoms are present. Move the person to shade or a cooler area immediately to start reducing body temperature, and seek medical attention if they are ill or showing concerning symptoms. Cooling helps prevent progression to more dangerous conditions like heat stroke.

Why the other options aren’t helpful: doing nothing delays treatment and can let the condition worsen; eating a snack doesn’t address overheating; running in place increases heat and makes the situation worse.