What does the letter A stand for in GLAD?

What does the letter A stand for in GLAD?

• A. Account for all souls onboard and administer first aid
• B. Gather passengers upwind away from the aircraft
• C. Listen to CA's instructions
• D. Do not allow passengers to re-enter the A/C and do not allow smoking

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is what you do first after everyone has exited or is safe: account for people and start basic medical care as needed. The A in GLAD stands for accounting for all people onboard and administering first aid. This means performing a quick roll call against the passenger and crew manifests to verify that everyone is present and safe, identifying anyone who is missing or injured, and providing or arranging for any necessary first aid to stabilize injuries. Getting a clear, accurate headcount and beginning medical attention right away is crucial because it directs the rest of the response and ensures no one is overlooked. The other options describe different actions that fit other parts of GLAD—that is, gathering people away from the aircraft, listening to the captain’s instructions, or restricting re-entry and smoking—so they don’t capture what the A step focuses on.

The main idea here is what you do first after everyone has exited or is safe: account for people and start basic medical care as needed. The A in GLAD stands for accounting for all people onboard and administering first aid. This means performing a quick roll call against the passenger and crew manifests to verify that everyone is present and safe, identifying anyone who is missing or injured, and providing or arranging for any necessary first aid to stabilize injuries. Getting a clear, accurate headcount and beginning medical attention right away is crucial because it directs the rest of the response and ensures no one is overlooked. The other options describe different actions that fit other parts of GLAD—that is, gathering people away from the aircraft, listening to the captain’s instructions, or restricting re-entry and smoking—so they don’t capture what the A step focuses on.