In the event of a fire, what should a PCT do?

In the event of a fire, what should a PCT do?

• A. Run through the hall shouting.
• B. Hide in the bathroom.
• C. Follow fire safety protocols and alert staff.
• D. Ignore alarms.

Answer: (C)

The priority in a fire is safety achieved by following established fire safety procedures and alerting the right people. A PCT should act promptly and calmly to notify staff and activate the building’s fire response, then assist with patient evacuation as trained. This means alerting the system, calling for help, and guiding or moving patients to safety, giving special attention to those who need mobility assistance. Follow the facility’s plan by using designated exits and stairs (not elevators), closing doors behind you to slow the spread of fire, and proceeding to the approved assembly area. Avoid actions that create chaos or delay evacuations—do not run shouting, do not hide in a bathroom, and do not ignore alarms. By adhering to the fire safety protocol, you help protect patients, yourself, and others during a fire emergency.

The priority in a fire is safety achieved by following established fire safety procedures and alerting the right people. A PCT should act promptly and calmly to notify staff and activate the building’s fire response, then assist with patient evacuation as trained. This means alerting the system, calling for help, and guiding or moving patients to safety, giving special attention to those who need mobility assistance. Follow the facility’s plan by using designated exits and stairs (not elevators), closing doors behind you to slow the spread of fire, and proceeding to the approved assembly area. Avoid actions that create chaos or delay evacuations—do not run shouting, do not hide in a bathroom, and do not ignore alarms. By adhering to the fire safety protocol, you help protect patients, yourself, and others during a fire emergency.