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Fire Codes
During an emergency it is
often difficult to remember the best thought out plans. It can be
useful to use word associations to help us remember at critical
moments. RACE can help us prioritize our actions and
PASS can help us use a fire extinguisher.
RACE
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R
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Rescue person in immediate danger.
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A
- Alert
by sounding the alarm.
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C
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Confine fire by closing doors & windows.
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E
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Extinguish or Evacuate according to plans.
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PASS
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P - Pull
the pin |
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A - Aim
at the base of the fire
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S -
Squeeze the trigger
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S - Sweep
from side to side at base of flame
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