What does the fire safety framework in hospitals primarily include?

• A. AID (Assess, Inform, Detain) and HALT for emergencies
• B. RACE (Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Evacuate) and PASS for extinguisher use
• C. LOCK (Lock, Observe, Call, Keep) and MOVE for evacuations
• D. FIRE (Find, Initiate, Retrieve, Exit) and PUSH for extinguishers

Answer: (B)

In hospital fire safety, actions are organized into a clear response framework and a proper extinguisher-use method. The response framework used is RACE, which guides what to do when a fire is detected: Rescue anyone in danger if it can be done safely, Activate or alert the fire response system, Contain the fire by closing doors and controlling doors and vents, and Evacuate people from the area or evacuate the area if it’s safe to do so. This sequence helps protect patients, staff, and equipment and prevents the fire from spreading.

The extinguisher-use method is PASS, which teaches how to operate a portable fire extinguisher effectively: Pull the pin to break the tamper seal, Aim the nozzle at the base of the fire, Squeeze the handle to release the extinguishing agent, and Sweep the nozzle from side to side to cover the area of the flame. Together, RACE and PASS cover both the overall emergency response and the practical steps for using an extinguisher.

The other options aren’t standard hospital fire-safety acronyms, and they don’t provide the complete, recognized sequence for addressing a fire or for extinguisher use in clinical settings.