What should you do if a fire starts in an ordnance storage area?

What should you do if a fire starts in an ordnance storage area?

• A. Pull the alarm, evacuate personnel, notify OSO and fire department, and fight the fire only if trained and safe to do so with appropriate extinguishing agents.
• B. Evacuate personnel and wait for responders without taking further action.
• C. Attempt to move the ordnance to a safe area before evacuating.
• D. Ignore the fire and continue operations until a supervisor arrives.

Answer: (B)

When a fire starts in an ordnance storage area, protecting people takes precedence. Ordnance can be highly sensitive to heat, shock, or improper handling, and attempting to fight the fire or move items without proper training can trigger an explosion. The safest course is to evacuate personnel from the area immediately and wait for responders who are trained and equipped to handle ordnance fires. Once outside, alert the proper authorities so they can coordinate the response. The emphasis is on rapid evacuation and letting trained teams suppress the fire and secure the ordnance, rather than taking actions that could escalate danger.

When a fire starts in an ordnance storage area, protecting people takes precedence. Ordnance can be highly sensitive to heat, shock, or improper handling, and attempting to fight the fire or move items without proper training can trigger an explosion. The safest course is to evacuate personnel from the area immediately and wait for responders who are trained and equipped to handle ordnance fires. Once outside, alert the proper authorities so they can coordinate the response. The emphasis is on rapid evacuation and letting trained teams suppress the fire and secure the ordnance, rather than taking actions that could escalate danger.