FIRE-RACE
by Cathy Parkes November 06, 2019 Updated: December 29, 2021

Response to a FIRE: Use the RACE sequence.
R = rescue (move patients to safer location).
A = alarm (activate alarm system).
C = contain (close doors/windows, turn off oxygen sources).
E = extinguish (use fire extinguisher).
Check out our Fundamentals of Nursing Flashcards for more information on fire safety!
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