As part of a safety workshop for her lab, Karen is learning about what to do if a fire breaks out in the lab. She has been listening, but her daughter has been sending her texts throughout the workshop, so Karen has been a bit distracted. Noticing Karen’s inattention, the instructor asks her to explain the first step she would take if a fire occurred in her department. What would be the BEST answer for Karen to give?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

Activate the fire alarms.

Activate the fire alarms.

Rescue anyone in immediate danger.

Rescue anyone in immediate danger.

Confine the fire.

Confine the fire.

Extinguish the fire.

Answer 1

The BEST answer for Karen to give would be: Rescue anyone in immediate danger.

In the event of a fire, the first priority is to ensure the safety of individuals in danger. Activating fire alarms is important, but it should come after ensuring that people are safe or being assisted to evacuate. Confine the fire and extinguishing it are actions that come later and should only be attempted if it's safe to do so.