What does RACE stand for in hospital fire safety?

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

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is the sequence of actions you take during a hospital fire to protect patients and staff. The order starts with Rescue—remove anyone in immediate danger if you can do so without putting yourself at risk. Next is Alarm—activate the fire alarm and alert others so help can respond quickly. Then Contain—close doors and try to confine the fire to reduce spread of flames and smoke. Finally Extinguish—attempt to put out the small fire with an extinguisher if you’re trained and it’s safe to approach, and you have a clear path to escape. Evacuation is necessary when the fire cannot be controlled or if directed by command, but in the standard RACE sequence the last action is Extinguish.