What is the correct sequence of actions in the fire emergency plan (RACE)?

What is the correct sequence of actions in the fire emergency plan (RACE)?

• A. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish; evacuate if directed.
• B. Alarm, Rescue, Evacuate, Contain.
• C. Extinguish, Rescue, Alarm, Contain.
• D. Ignore alarms during drills.

Answer: (A)

In a fire, saving people first is the priority, so the actions follow a safety-first order that protects those at risk. The correct sequence starts with rescuing anyone in immediate danger, then sounding the alarm so others are alerted and help can respond, followed by containing the fire to limit its spread, and then extinguishing only if you are trained and it’s safe to do so. Evacuate if directed by the facility’s plan or authorities. This order emphasizes finding and protecting people before trying to control the fire itself. Why the other approaches don’t fit: alerting before rescuing can leave someone trapped without help, extinguishing before ensuring everyone is safe can put you and others at risk, and ignoring alarms during drills goes against safety practices and training.

In a fire, saving people first is the priority, so the actions follow a safety-first order that protects those at risk. The correct sequence starts with rescuing anyone in immediate danger, then sounding the alarm so others are alerted and help can respond, followed by containing the fire to limit its spread, and then extinguishing only if you are trained and it’s safe to do so. Evacuate if directed by the facility’s plan or authorities. This order emphasizes finding and protecting people before trying to control the fire itself.

Why the other approaches don’t fit: alerting before rescuing can leave someone trapped without help, extinguishing before ensuring everyone is safe can put you and others at risk, and ignoring alarms during drills goes against safety practices and training.