Title: Explain fire safety procedures.
Course: Health and Medical Sciences Exploratory (18 weeks) (14001-18) > Section: Demonstrating Safety

Explanation should include

- RACE (i.e., rescue, alarm, contain, and extinguish) procedures
- PASS (i.e., pull, aim, squeeze, and sweep) procedures.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it critical for a healthcare professional to know what to do in case of fire? Why is it important for private citizens to know what to do in case of fire?
- Why must special precautions be taken when oxygen is in use?
- How can defective electrical equipment lead to fire?
- Where are the nearest fire extinguishers in the classroom or lab?
- What are the major types of fire extinguishers? In what situations should each be used?