What is the first step in the CCM disarming procedure?

What is the first step in the CCM disarming procedure?

• A. STOP, DROP, REVIEW
• B. Remove safety PIN
• C. Move the slide arming lever to the DISARMED position
• D. Visually check that designated doors are DISARMED.

Answer: (A)

The first step is to pause and assess the situation, using STOP, DROP, REVIEW. This approach ensures you briefly stop to check for hazards, confirm you’re looking at the correct system, and verify that it’s safe to proceed before touching any controls. Rushing into removing a safety pin, moving the arming lever, or performing visual checks without this pause can lead to disarming the wrong system or creating a hazardous condition. Once you’ve confirmed it’s safe and appropriate to proceed, you follow the disarming steps in the prescribed sequence—removing the safety pin, moving the slide arming lever to DISARMED, and then visually confirming the designated doors are DISARMED. The STOP, DROP, REVIEW mindset keeps safety at the forefront and reduces the risk of error.

The first step is to pause and assess the situation, using STOP, DROP, REVIEW. This approach ensures you briefly stop to check for hazards, confirm you’re looking at the correct system, and verify that it’s safe to proceed before touching any controls. Rushing into removing a safety pin, moving the arming lever, or performing visual checks without this pause can lead to disarming the wrong system or creating a hazardous condition. Once you’ve confirmed it’s safe and appropriate to proceed, you follow the disarming steps in the prescribed sequence—removing the safety pin, moving the slide arming lever to DISARMED, and then visually confirming the designated doors are DISARMED. The STOP, DROP, REVIEW mindset keeps safety at the forefront and reduces the risk of error.