You notice smoke coming from an open laundry room doorway, which smells like electrical insulation. After activating the fire alarm, which of the following would be the lowest action priority?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — Break out the nearest fire hose.

In an electrical fire, immediate priorities are isolating the power source and using a non-conductive extinguishing agent like CO2. Breaking out a fire hose is the lowest priority because water is conductive and can cause severe electrical shock or damage to equipment before the power is secured.

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