Question 599Deck Safety70% to pass
You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would you do FIRST?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) Attempt to determine what is burning.
The reasoning behind this is that the first step in responding to a fire is to assess the situation and gather information about the nature and extent of the fire. Determining what is burning will help guide the appropriate firefighting response. Activating the fire alarm is the correct first step, but then evaluating the fire is more important than immediately attempting to fight it or waiting for the fire team.
The other options are not the best first step. Breaking out the fire hose (A) or getting a self-contained breathing apparatus (B) should only be done once the fire has been assessed. Waiting for the fire team to arrive (C) is not the most proactive approach when the fire has just been discovered.
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