What is the first action to take when a fire occurs?

What is the first action to take when a fire occurs?

• A. Call 911
• B. Evacuate immediately
• C. Ask "Am I in danger?"
• D. Put out the fire with a fire extinguisher

Answer: (C)

First, quickly assess your own safety by asking if you are in danger. This awareness decides your next move because your safety comes first. If you are in danger, the best course is to evacuate immediately to a safe location and only after you’re out of harm’s way should you call emergency services. If you determine you’re not in immediate danger, you should still alert others and contact emergency services, and you may consider using a fire extinguisher only if you’ve been trained and the fire is small and does not block your exit. This mindset—checking whether you’re in danger before acting—helps you respond in the safest, most effective way.

First, quickly assess your own safety by asking if you are in danger. This awareness decides your next move because your safety comes first. If you are in danger, the best course is to evacuate immediately to a safe location and only after you’re out of harm’s way should you call emergency services. If you determine you’re not in immediate danger, you should still alert others and contact emergency services, and you may consider using a fire extinguisher only if you’ve been trained and the fire is small and does not block your exit. This mindset—checking whether you’re in danger before acting—helps you respond in the safest, most effective way.