Fire History
He was a farmer, surveyor, soldier, volunteer firefighter and also served as a President of the United States
Who is George Washington
You need to have one of these on every level of your house.
What is a smoke detector
You should look for these signs whenever you are entering a building
What are exit signs
This is what you are looking for in a home fire safety inspection
What are fire hazards
Sunburn is this degree of burn
What is a first degree burn
The helmets and masks that firefighters use was the inspiration for this original "Star Wars" character
Who is Darth Vader
Benjamin Franklin was a volunteer firefighter in this city of Brotherly Love in Pennsylvania.
What is Philadelphia
Like the cartoon character the Roadrunner, your smoke detector will make this sound when it's time for new batteries
What is beep, beep
Every family should practice this to survive a fire.
What is a Home Escape Plan
Pot handles on the stove should be turned in this direction.
What is inwards, left or right
What should you do if your clothes catch fire?
Stop, Drop and Roll
DAILY DOUBLE: What should you do before you roll?
Firefighters call these things their "brain buckets"
What are helmets
In 1872 this Massachusetts city was almost destroyed by fire.
What is Boston
This is where a smoke detector likes to hangout.
What is the ceiling
If you are trapped in a burning building, you should escape go to one of these to wait for the firefighters to rescue you.
What is a window
Portables heaters need to be kept at least this far away from things that can burn.
What is 3 feet
These people are the only ones who should handle fireworks.
Who are professionals
Disney made 101 of these firehouse dogs famous.
What are dalmatians
Before the days of modern fire trucks, these animals pulled the ladder wagons, hose carts and steamers.
What are horses
When you change your clocks, you should change these, too.
What are batteries
DAILY DOUBLE: In case of a fire in a tall building, you should use these.
What are stairs
This can should be checked everyday, when it's full. It should be emptied so fire will stay away.
What are trash cans
These fire starter tools should be kept out of the reach of children.
What are matches and lighters
Firefighters do these to make sure that homes and other buildings are safe
What are inspections
This barnyard animal was blamed for knocking over a lantern and setting the Great Chicago Fire in 1871
Who is Mrs. O'Leary's cow
When the smoke detector sounds, this is what you should do.
GET OUT and STAY OUT
Lizards, snakes, and babies do it and you should do it if there is smoke in your escape route.
What is crawl low under the smoke
This is where gas grills should be kept.
What is outside and away from the house
You should cool a burn with water for at least this many minutes.
What is 15 minutes
Care for a little fire? This "Wizard of Oz" character was really, really, really afraid of fire.
Who is the scarecrow
FINAL JEOPARDY:
What FOUR steps should you take during a fire drill at school?
What are: LISTEN to your teacher
Line up
Walk outside, not run
Go to your meeting place