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A fire alarm sounds in a correctional unit. What is the primary emergency response priority for correctional officers?

In any emergency, particularly a fire, the paramount priorities are life safety and security (i.e., inmate and staff safety), followed by containment and contro

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Question: A fire alarm sounds in a correctional unit. What is the primary emergency response priority for correctional officers?

Answer options:

  • Attempt to extinguish the fire yourself.
  • Gather all inmate personal belongings to save them. ✅ Ensure the safety and security of inmates and staff, followed by containment and control of the emergency.
  • Immediately evacuate all inmates to an outdoor area regardless of the fire's location.

Correct answer: Ensure the safety and security of inmates and staff, followed by containment and control of the emergency.

Explanation: In any emergency, particularly a fire, the paramount priorities are life safety and security (i.e., inmate and staff safety), followed by containment and control, as per emergency response protocols.

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