Question 600 Deck Safety
70% to passYou detect an odor of burning electrical insulation and then notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following is the LEAST likely of your next actions?
The correct answer is B) Break out the nearest fire hose. This is the least likely of the next actions because fire hoses are typically not readily available in most residential or small commercial laundry rooms. The more appropriate actions would be to close the door to the room (A), locate the nearest CO2 or dry chemical extinguisher (C), and secure power to the washers and dryers (D) to stop the fire from spreading. These actions align better with the typical fire safety protocols and equipment found in most laundry facilities. Breaking out a fire hose would require specialized equipment that is not commonly found in these types of spaces.
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