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FIRE-SAFETY-BASICS5 MIN READ

Keep the Exit Behind You

Choose evacuation over extinguisher use when the exit route is no longer protected.

Small flame, trained person, but the exit behind is compromised. What should Ravi do? Evacuate, keep others out, close the door if safe, and report the fire location Correct. The exit route gate failed. RACE shifts to evacuation and containment, not PASS. Use PASS quickly because the flame is still small Small is not enough. PASS also requires a clear exit behind the user, and this route is threatened. Move the cart first, then decide whether to fight the fire That puts Ravi in the route problem while smoke is moving. The safer action is to leave and keep others…

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