In the toilet fire drill, which action corresponds to the Identify step?

• A. Identify - locate source of fire
• B. Prepare - discharge halon close door
• C. Attack - locate source and dampen down
• D. Control - hidden

Answer: (A)

The Identify step is about locating the source of the fire and understanding where it is and how big it might be. This is the critical first move because you can’t plan a response without knowing exactly where the fire originates and what you’re dealing with. In a toilet, quickly pinpointing the source helps you decide whether you can safely contain it or if you should prioritize evacuation and containment instead.

Once you’ve identified the location, you can move on to Prepare—getting the right equipment and securing the area (like closing the door to confine the fire). Attack would involve applying extinguishing action to suppress the fire, and Control covers managing the situation and ensuring safe egress. The option describing preparing the equipment and closing the door belongs to the next step, not the initial identification.