Once separated from your crew, what is the best action to find a safe haven?

The best action to find a safe haven, when separated from your crew, involves evaluating the potential escape routes and making decisions based on risk and urgency. Breaching an interior or exterior wall to escape is a practical option in scenarios where other escape routes are blocked or compromised, such as during a fire where smoke, heat, or structural instability could prevent a safe exit. Creating an opening can lead to an area that may be safer and provide a means to reorient oneself or signal for assistance.

It's important to remember that the other options present different considerations. Calling for backup might not be effective if communication is not viable due to hazardous conditions or equipment failure. Remaining in place can be dangerous in an actively deteriorating environment, as conditions may worsen rapidly. Searching for a window could also be less effective if windows are blocked, barred, or lead back into the hazard zone. Breaching walls serves as a proactive strategy to enhance safety and increase chances of rescue.