When a fire alarm sounds in your facility, which action should you take FIRST?

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Follow the facility's evacuation plan and use designated routes. Following the facility's established evacuation plan and using designated routes ensures organized, safe evacuation. Gathering belongings (A) wastes critical time. Using nearest stairs (B) may not follow the facility's designated evacuation route or may be unsafe. Waiting for instructions (D) causes dangerous delays. All CNAs must be trained on their facility's specific fire evacuation plan during orientation and annual training.