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During the outbreak of fire in a unit, which one of the following should not<\/i> be done ?<\/p>\n

[amp_mcq option1=”Stop the fire from spreading” option2=”Reach the spot as early as possible with proper equipment and sufficient manpower” option3=”Inform the local police and wait till the police arrives” option4=”Rescue of the persons caught in the fire” correct=”option3″]<\/p>\n

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\nThe correct answer is C) Inform the local police and wait till the police arrives. While informing the local police and fire services is crucial during a fire outbreak, *waiting* for the police to arrive before taking action is incorrect and dangerous. Immediate actions like fire fighting, rescuing people, and preventing spread are paramount.
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\n– Emergency procedures during a fire emphasize immediate response: raising the alarm, attempting to extinguish small fires if safe, evacuating people, and informing relevant authorities (fire services and police).
\n– Delaying action while waiting for authorities can lead to the fire escalating, causing more damage and endangering lives.
\n– Rescue of trapped persons and preventing the fire from spreading are critical immediate actions.
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\nFire fighting strategies follow a sequence often summarized as “RACE” or “PASS” (for using an extinguisher) and general emergency response protocols which prioritize life safety, then incident stabilization, and finally property conservation. The police’s role in a fire incident typically involves crowd control, investigation (arson, cause), and supporting other emergency services, but they are not the primary responders for fire suppression or immediate rescue in most cases; fire services are.
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