Question

1. what does the acronym race stand for, as it pertains to fire safety?

run, aim, contain, evacuate
rescue, aim, cover, evacuate
rescue, alarm, contain, extinguish
run, alarm, contain, extinguish

1. in an event of a fire, elevators are not as safe as a stairway.

true
false

Explanation:

• For question 9: In fire safety, RACE stands for Rescue (help those in immediate danger), Alarm (activate the fire alarm), Contain (close doors to prevent fire spread), Extinguish (use appropriate means to put out the fire if safe to do so).
• For question 10: In a fire, elevators can malfunction due to power outages or fire - related damage. Stairways are a more reliable and safe means of egress as they are less likely to be affected by fire - related issues like electrical problems that can trap people in elevators.

Answer:

1. Rescue, Alarm, Contain, Extinguish
2. True