During the outbreak of fire in a unit, which one of the following should not be done ?

In the event of a fire outbreak, immediate action is critical to minimize loss of life and property. The primary objectives of emergency response are the rescue of trapped individuals, containment of the fire to prevent it from spreading, and extinguishing the flames using available equipment. While it is necessary to inform authorities like the fire department and the police, one should not wait for the police to arrive before initiating rescue and firefighting efforts. Delaying action in a fire emergency can lead to the fire becoming uncontrollable and significantly increases the risk of fatalities. Standard fire safety protocols (such as the RACE acronym: Rescue, Alarm, Confine, Extinguish) emphasize that immediate response is paramount. Police typically handle crowd control and post-incident investigation, whereas the immediate priority is life safety and fire suppression.