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Upon discovering fire in an inmate's cell, what is the *immediate* priority for a correctional officer?
Initial response to a fire involves attempting to control it if safe, and evacuating those in immediate danger. Life safety and containing the incident are the
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Question: Upon discovering fire in an inmate's cell, what is the immediate priority for a correctional officer?
Answer options: ✅ Attempt to extinguish the fire with a portable extinguisher if safe to do so, and evacuate the inmate.
- Evacuate all inmates from the entire unit immediately.
- Block off the cell and wait for the fire department to arrive.
- Call the supervisor before taking any other action.
Correct answer: Attempt to extinguish the fire with a portable extinguisher if safe to do so, and evacuate the inmate.
Explanation: Initial response to a fire involves attempting to control it if safe, and evacuating those in immediate danger. Life safety and containing the incident are the first priorities.
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