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Upon discovering a small contained fire in a wastebasket in an office building, which of the following should be the security guard's first action?

Activating the fire alarm system is the essential first step to alert all building occupants and initiate emergency procedures, including automatic notification

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Question: Upon discovering a small contained fire in a wastebasket in an office building, which of the following should be the security guard's first action?

Answer options: ✅ Activate the building's fire alarm system.

  • Attempt to extinguish the fire with the nearest fire extinguisher.
  • Notify emergency services by calling 911.
  • Evacuate personnel from the immediate vicinity.

Correct answer: Activate the building's fire alarm system.

Explanation: Activating the fire alarm system is the essential first step to alert all building occupants and initiate emergency procedures, including automatic notification of the fire department, as per fire codes and emergency protocols.

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