What is the first step in the RACE fire response?

What is the first step in the RACE fire response?

• A. Alarm
• B. Rescue
• C. Contain
• D. Extinguish

Answer: (B)

In a fire emergency, saving lives comes first. The RACE sequence begins with rescuing anyone in immediate danger if you can do so without putting yourself at risk. If you can safely lead people to safety, do it right away. Once you’ve addressed immediate danger, you should activate the fire alarm to alert others and summon help, then work on containing the fire to slow its spread, and only attempt to extinguish if you are trained and the fire is small enough to control. Prioritizing rescue emphasizes that protecting people takes precedence over fighting the flames.

In a fire emergency, saving lives comes first. The RACE sequence begins with rescuing anyone in immediate danger if you can do so without putting yourself at risk. If you can safely lead people to safety, do it right away. Once you’ve addressed immediate danger, you should activate the fire alarm to alert others and summon help, then work on containing the fire to slow its spread, and only attempt to extinguish if you are trained and the fire is small enough to control. Prioritizing rescue emphasizes that protecting people takes precedence over fighting the flames.