• "We classify this as an emergency because..."
• "If we wait 10 minutes, the danger will..."
• "The safest immediate first step is..."
1
Vote YES (Emergency), NO (Routine), or NOT SURE.
2
Point out specific details from the case file.
3
Explain the single safest action to take right away.
EVERY TEAM MUST REACH CONSENSUS BEFORE VOTING
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CASE FILE 01 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 01
CASE EVIDENCE
A classmate gets a tiny paper cut on their index finger during silent reading.
Visible Signs: One drop of blood. They are fully alert, talking normally, and in very mild discomfort.
1. Is anyone's life or long-term health threatened?
2. What happens if we wait 15 minutes?
3. Who can resolve this problem safely?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 02 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 01
CASE EVIDENCE
A student suddenly collapses to the floor and will not wake up or respond to their name.
Visible Signs: Completely unresponsive. Eyes closed, limp body, no verbal reply when shaken.
1. How severe is the risk to the brain and body?
2. Why is waiting 5 minutes extremely dangerous?
3. What is the exact sequence of help needed?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 03 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 02
CASE EVIDENCE
You smell wood smoke inside a crowded school hallway, but you do not see open flames.
Visible Signs: Hazy air near the ceiling, pungent smoke smell, fire alarm has not triggered yet.
1. Could a fire be growing behind walls or doors?
2. Should you search for the fire or evacuate first?
3. Why is smoke more deadly than flame?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 04 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 02
CASE EVIDENCE
A friend twists their ankle during basketball. They can walk slowly with a noticeable limp.
Visible Signs: Mild swelling around ankle, painful to run, but breathing easily and fully conscious.
1. Does this situation require flashing red sirens?
2. What basic first aid steps help immediately (RICE)?
3. When would a sprain become an emergency?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 05 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 03
CASE EVIDENCE
A classmate eating lunch suddenly grabs their throat. They cannot speak, cough, or breathe.
Visible Signs: Universal choking sign (hands on throat), silent panic, face turning reddish-blue.
1. How many seconds do we have before brain damage?
2. Why is speaking impossible when the airway is blocked?
3. What physical intervention is required instantly?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 06 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 03
CASE EVIDENCE
The power shuts off across the whole neighborhood during a thunderstorm at 7:00 PM.
Visible Signs: Lights out, streetlights off, rain falling outside, everyone safe indoors.
1. Why does calling 911 for a blackout harm other people?
2. What safe tools should you use (flashlights vs candles)?
3. What would turn this blackout into an emergency?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 07 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 04
CASE EVIDENCE
A family member has a 104°F fever, is extremely lethargic, and cannot stay awake to answer.
Visible Signs: Burning skin, incoherent mumbling, falling asleep mid-sentence, no hydration.
1. At what point does a fever become life-threatening?
2. Why is loss of consciousness a major medical red flag?
3. Is urgent medical transport needed immediately?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 08 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 04
CASE EVIDENCE
An unknown stranger closely follows you across an empty parking lot, matching your turns.
Visible Signs: Persistent tailing, dark area, isolated location, stranger speeds up when you speed up.
1. Is your physical security under active threat?
2. Where should you run: a dark alley or a lit store?
3. When should you make loud noise and call 911?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 09 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 05
CASE EVIDENCE
A dish towel catches fire beside a gas stove burner. Flames are climbing toward overhead cabinets.
Visible Signs: Active open flames, scorching wood, thick smoke rising in kitchen.
1. How fast can an uncontained kitchen fire spread?
2. Why should you NEVER throw water on a grease fire?
3. When is evacuation safer than fighting the fire?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 10 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 05
CASE EVIDENCE
A food delivery order was dropped at the wrong address, and lunch is 45 minutes late.
Visible Signs: Hungry students, feeling frustrated, but zero physical injuries or safety threats.
1. Why does high emotional anger NOT equal an emergency?
2. How should non-emergency problems be solved calmly?
3. Who is the right person to contact instead of 911?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 11 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 06
CASE EVIDENCE
A student slips on wet stairs, strikes their head hard, and speaks with slurred words and severe dizziness.
Visible Signs: Unequal pupils, confusion, unsteady gait, nausea, cannot remember the day.
1. What do slurred words and dizziness tell us about the brain?
2. Why should head injury victims NEVER be moved carelessly?
3. Is emergency medical evaluation required immediately?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 12 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 06
CASE EVIDENCE
An adult at gym practice grips their chest, turns pale gray, and gasps for air in sudden pain.
Visible Signs: Crushing chest pain, cold sweat, radiating arm pain, extreme difficulty breathing.
1. Could this be a heart attack or cardiac arrest?
2. Where is the nearest AED (defibrillator) located?
3. Who calls 911 and who alerts the school nurse?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 13 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 07
CASE EVIDENCE
A classmate is weeping heavily on a playground bench after having an argument with a friend.
Visible Signs: Intense sadness, crying, but breathing steadily, completely uninjured and physically safe.
1. Does emotional distress require emergency sirens?
2. What type of support actually helps them most?
3. When would emotional distress require an adult or counselor?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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CASE FILE 14 // SITUATION BRIEF ROUND 07
CASE EVIDENCE
A student is stung by a hornet. Within 3 minutes, their lips puff up and red hives spread over their neck.
Visible Signs: Rapid facial swelling, wheezing breath, rapid pulse, worsening every minute.
1. Why is anaphylaxis an immediate life threat?
2. How fast does epinephrine (EpiPen) need to be given?
3. Why must 911 be called even after using an EpiPen?
DISCUSS WITH YOUR PARTNER: VOTE YES, NO, OR NOT SURE
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PART 04 // ROUTING PROTOCOL 20 MINUTES
Where do you route for help? Walk to your chosen corner and be ready to defend your choice:
Corner 1
CALL 911
First responders: police, paramedics, fire crews.
Corner 2
TRUSTED ADULT
Teacher, school nurse, parent, or building staff.
Corner 3
DOCTOR / CLINIC
Urgent care center, clinic, scheduled checkup.
Corner 4
HANDLE SELF
Manage independently with basic first aid / calm.
CORNER CLASH: OPPOSING CORNERS DEBATE REASONING
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PART 04 // QUICK INCIDENT A RAPID ROUND 01
RAPID CASE
You are stung by a honeybee on your hand. There is no swelling beyond a small red dot, and breathing is normal.
WHICH CORNER DO YOU RUN TO?
1. CALL 911
2. TRUSTED ADULT
3. DOCTOR / CLINIC
4. HANDLE IT YOURSELF
WALK TO YOUR CORNER // DEFEND YOUR CHOICE
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PART 04 // QUICK INCIDENT B RAPID ROUND 02
RAPID CASE
The school fire alarm sounds with loud strobe lights and horns during third period class.
WHICH CORNER DO YOU RUN TO?
1. CALL 911
2. TRUSTED ADULT / EVACUATE
3. DOCTOR / CLINIC
4. HANDLE IT YOURSELF
WALK TO YOUR CORNER // DEFEND YOUR CHOICE
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PART 04 // QUICK INCIDENT C RAPID ROUND 03
RAPID CASE
A fall on the playground results in a crooked forearm. The bone did not break the skin, but it hurts severely.
WHICH CORNER DO YOU RUN TO?
1. CALL 911
2. TRUSTED ADULT / NURSE
3. URGENT CARE / CLINIC
4. HANDLE IT YOURSELF
WALK TO YOUR CORNER // DEFEND YOUR CHOICE
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PART 04 // QUICK INCIDENT D RAPID ROUND 04
RAPID CASE
You smell an intense rotten-egg odor leaking from the science lab basement.
WHICH CORNER DO YOU RUN TO?
1. CALL 911
2. TRUSTED ADULT / EVACUATE
3. DOCTOR / CLINIC
4. HANDLE IT YOURSELF
WALK TO YOUR CORNER // DEFEND YOUR CHOICE
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PART 04 // QUICK INCIDENT E RAPID ROUND 05
RAPID CASE
A swimmer is pulled from the deep end of the pool unconscious and not breathing.
WHICH CORNER DO YOU RUN TO?
1. CALL 911 / CPR NOW
2. TRUSTED ADULT / LIFEGUARD
3. DOCTOR / CLINIC
4. HANDLE IT YOURSELF
WALK TO YOUR CORNER // DEFEND YOUR CHOICE
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PART 05 // STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK ACTION PLAN BLUEPRINT
A real emergency plan is created BEFORE a crisis happens. Follow these 5 essential pillars:
PILLAR 01
Identify hazards: fires, weather, injuries, or power loss.
PILLAR 02
Designate 2 escape routes and a clear outdoor meeting spot.
PILLAR 03
Memorize 911, family phone numbers, and an out-of-town contact.
PILLAR 04
Stock water, first aid kit, flashlight, batteries, and meds.
PILLAR 05
Rehearse your plan twice a year so actions become instinct.
THE 5 PILLARS OF DISASTER READINESS
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PART 05 // ACTION PLAN EXECUTION IN-THE-MOMENT PROTOCOL
01
Scan for active danger (fire, live wires, traffic). Never run into a hazard zone.
02
State: Location address, exact emergency, number of people hurt, and stay on the line.
03
One person guides responders, one gets the first aid kit/AED, one tends to the victim.
04
Move to the pre-planned meeting point or shelter in place based on the specific threat.
DISCUSS: HOW DOES YOUR TEAM ASSIGN THESE ROLES?
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PART 05 // TEAM ACTION PLAN LAB TEAM CHALLENGE (8 MINS)
Imagine your group is trapped by a sudden severe fire alarm or sudden tornado warning.
Team Objective:
Write down your team's 3-step action plan on your dry-erase board and elect one speaker to present.
A. Meeting Location: Where exactly do you gather?
B. Role Delegation: Who calls 911, who counts heads?
C. Contingency: What if primary exit path is blocked?
COLLABORATE IN TEAMS OF 3-4 // 5 MINUTES TO DRAFT
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FINAL DEBRIEF // SUMMARY CRITICAL REFLECTION
You have mastered crisis classification, group defense, and action plan construction.
DECISION TRAINING CONCLUDED // BE READY, STAY SAFE
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