To report a FIRE follow the acronym: R.A.C.E.
- Rescue anyone in immediate danger and reassure patients and visitors.
- Alarm by pulling nearest FIRE ALARM box and call the emergency number specific to your location.
- Confine the fire by closing doors and shutting off oxygen supplies according to hospital and department policy.
- Extinguish or evacuate, if possible.
For fire extinguisher use, follow the acronym P.A.S.S.
- Pull the pin.
- Aim at base of the fire.
- Squeeze the handle.
- Sweep from side to side.
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