In the event of a fire, which acronym outlines the recommended sequence of actions in a medical setting?

• A. RACE
• B. PASS
• C. STOP
• D. CARE

Answer: (A)

In a medical setting, the immediate response to a fire is organized to protect people first, in a clear, stepwise order. Rescue anyone in immediate danger, especially patients who can’t move themselves, then raise the alarm to notify others and summon help. Next, confine the fire by closing doors and controlling the spread of smoke and heat, if it’s safe to do so. After that, decide whether the fire is small enough to fight with an extinguisher (only if you’re trained and it’s safe); otherwise, evacuate people to a safe area following established routes, using stairs—not elevators. This sequence—rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish or evacuate—provides a practical, life-oriented framework that healthcare facilities teach to handle fires effectively. Other acronyms exist for extinguisher use or are not standard hospital response sequences, so they don’t guide the overall actions as reliably.