What does RACE stand for?

What does RACE stand for?

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

Answer: (B)

RACE is the fire response sequence used to protect people and minimize damage. The first action is to rescue anyone in danger if you can do so safely. The next step is to alarm—activate the fire alarm and call for help so responders are alerted. Then you work to contain the fire, typically by closing doors to slow its spread and by isolating hazards like oxygen if it is safe to do so. The final action is to extinguish the fire using an appropriate extinguisher if you are trained and the fire is small enough to control; if it isn’t controllable, evacuate the area and await professional responders.

RACE is the fire response sequence used to protect people and minimize damage. The first action is to rescue anyone in danger if you can do so safely. The next step is to alarm—activate the fire alarm and call for help so responders are alerted. Then you work to contain the fire, typically by closing doors to slow its spread and by isolating hazards like oxygen if it is safe to do so. The final action is to extinguish the fire using an appropriate extinguisher if you are trained and the fire is small enough to control; if it isn’t controllable, evacuate the area and await professional responders.