NEBOSH Practice Test

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What should a person do first upon discovering a fire?

Isolate any gas supplies
Evacuate the area
Call emergency services
Attempt to extinguish the fire

The correct answer is: Call emergency services

When a person discovers a fire, the first crucial step to take is to call emergency services. This action ensures that trained professionals who can respond appropriately to the situation are notified without delay. Promptly alerting the fire department is essential to minimizing potential damage and ensuring the safety of individuals within the premises and nearby areas. While other actions, such as evacuating the area, isolating gas supplies, or attempting to extinguish the fire, are important in overall fire safety protocols, they should follow the immediate notification of emergency services. The priority is to get assistance on the way while ensuring your own safety and the safety of others. After calling for help, the focus should shift to evacuation and assessing the situation, provided it is safe to do so.