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	The proper response to fire or smoke is R.A.C.E. R = Rescue patients immediately from fire or smoke area. A = Pull fire alarm station and call emergency number to give exact location. C = Contain the smoke or fire by closing all doors to rooms and corridors. E = Extinguish the fire when it is safe to do so. Rescue individuals from the immediate fire or smoke area. Always rescue people before pulling the fire alarm. Pull the fire alarm and call emergency number to report the fire. Be sure to take this step immediately after rescuing, so that the appropriate emergency response personnel...
Second excerpt:
	...to suppress the fire only if you are trained and it is safe to do so. Notify the Operations Center when you are in readiness for evacuation. Stand by for orders. Post someone at exit door to maintain order. Supply a blanket to each patient and a wet towel to cover their face if necessary. Carry bed patients out use blanket carry or fireman's carry. If the fire is not in your area, be alert, be guided by the instructions of your area fire marshal, or department manager. Area fire...