What is a repressive measure in the case of a fire?

The correct answer is B. Putting out a fire after it has been detected by a fire detector. Repressive comes from the Latin reprimere - "to press back" or suppress. Option B is correct because putting out a fire is a direct suppression action taken during an active fire, which is the defining characteristic of a repressive (reactive/fighting) measure. A is wrong…

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Options

ATaking out fire insurance
BPutting out a fire after it has been detected by a fire detector
CRepairing damage caused by the fire

How the community answered

(53 responses)

A
9% (5)
B
79% (42)
C
11% (6)

Explanation

Repressive comes from the Latin reprimere - "to press back" or suppress. Option B is correct because putting out a fire is a direct suppression action taken during an active fire, which is the defining characteristic of a repressive (reactive/fighting) measure.

A is wrong because taking out fire insurance is a preparatory or financial measure - it mitigates economic consequences but does nothing to prevent or fight the fire itself.

C is wrong because repairing damage is a corrective or recovery measure - it happens after the fire is extinguished and addresses consequences, not the fire event.

Memory tip: Think of the three phases - Before (preventive/preparatory), During (repressive), After (corrective). "Repressive" = you're pressing the fire back while it's happening. If it involves actively fighting flames, it's repressive.

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