1. In the field, INTERRUPT THE BURNING PROCESS and address any life-threatening bleeding, airway compromise, or tension pneumothorax in accordance with Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) guidelines. Burn casualties may have additional traumatic injuries which are more life-threatening in the short term and require immediate attention.
2. Rinse off dirt and any contaminating chemicals, including hydrocarbon fuels, with clean water. Dry chemicals should be brushed off before irrigation. Once a survey of injuries is performed, cover the patient with blankets to prevent hypothermia.
3. Evacuate the casualty as soon as possible. Tactical considerations and distance may require prolonged casualty care in which resuscitation is begun under pre-hospital conditions.