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A security guard responding to a fire alarm discovers a small fire in a wastebasket. Which of the following is the LAST step the guard should take according to the RACE procedure?

The RACE acronym stands for Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate. Evacuation is the final step, after attempting to extinguish if safe, or if extinguishi

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Question: A security guard responding to a fire alarm discovers a small fire in a wastebasket. Which of the following is the LAST step the guard should take according to the RACE procedure?

Answer options:

  • Extinguish the fire, if safe to do so.
  • Alert others to the fire and activate the building alarm.
  • Confine the fire by closing doors and windows. ✅ Evacuate yourself and others to a safe assembly point.

Correct answer: Evacuate yourself and others to a safe assembly point.

Explanation: The RACE acronym stands for Rescue, Alert, Confine, Extinguish/Evacuate. Evacuation is the final step, after attempting to extinguish if safe, or if extinguishing is not possible.

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