RACE is the acronym that stands for

• A. Rescue, alarm, confine, extinguish
• B. Rescue, alarm, confine, exit
• C. Remove, alert, confine, extinguish
• D. Rescue, alert, confine, extinguish

Answer: (A)

In fire safety, RACE guides what to do first when a fire starts, focusing on protecting people before dealing with the flames. The sequence is Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish. First, rescue anyone in immediate danger if you can do so safely, prioritizing lives over fighting the fire. Next, raise the alarm to alert others and summon help. Then, confine the fire by closing doors and restricting its spread to keep more people safe and to protect escape routes. Finally, if you’re trained and the fire is small enough to handle without risking yourself, extinguish it with a suitable extinguisher; if not, evacuate and let professionals handle it. This order emphasizes saving lives, getting others alerted, containing the fire, and only then attempting to extinguish.