Here's what you should do if you encounter a person who has just been burned:

• Extinguish any remaining flames on the patient's clothing, if safe to do so without compromising personal safety.
• Don't directly touch the patient if still connected to live electricity. Unplug or disconnect the electrical source if possible.
• Assess the ABCs, and initiate CPR if necessary.
• Assess the scope of the burns and other injuries.
• Remove the patient's clothing; cut around clothing that sticks to the skin. For chemical burns, use gloves when possible.
• Irrigate areas of chemical burns with copious amounts of water.
• Remove any jewelry or other metal objects from the patient that can retain heat and constrict patient movement.
• Cover the patient with a blanket.
• Call for emergency medical assistance.