Fire Escape Plans
Heat & Smoke Alarms
Alarms
Burns and Safety tips
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Must be practiced at least once a month
What is fire drills in NC schools
100
These devices have a smoke sensor that detects small traces of smoke and sound an evacuation alarm.
What is how a smoke detector/alarm works?
100
these are designed to remain effective for up to ten years.
What are alarms with non-replaceable (long-life) batteries.
100
Where do most burn injuries occur and what percentage occur here?
What is in the home, 43%.
100
What is the number one cause of fatal fires in North Carolina?
What is heating equipment, like space heaters, wood burning stoves, and fireplaces.
200
All members of the family, practice twice a year in the day time and the night.
What is who should practice and when should a fire drill be practiced?
200
30-50% better
What is the chances of surviving a home fire if you have working smoke alarms?
200
What is at least once a year.
What is how often do you change the batteries in a smoke alarm without the non-replaceable batteries?
200
What are the degrees of burns and give and describe each.
What is 3 levels, 1st-epidermis layer (sunburn, scald) 2nd-(partial thickness) superficial, epidurmis/dermis deep (hot liquids, flame, chemical) 3rd-full thickness subcutaneous tissue (hot liquids, flame, chemical, electrical)
200
What are the main safety precautions one must take when using space heaters?
What is keep heater at least 36 inches (3feet) away from all cumbustible materials, use only those that have been safety tested, use only the recommended fuel, never leave unattended, allow to cool before filling with fuel.
300
Everyone should know 2 escape routes from each room.
What is how many escape routes should be known and practiced?
300
Fire death rate has been cut in half since these became available.
What is battery operated smoke alarms.
300
What is the best location for smoke alarms.
Center of the ceiling at the top of the stairway or hallway leading to bedrooms at least 4 inches from the wall. Or mounted on the wall between 4-12 inches below the ceiling, not in the corner.
300
What is the best way to treat a minor burn injury?
What is keep the area clean (wash with soap and water), use antiseptic spray or cream, and cover with sterile/dry dressing.
300
What are the 2 most important things to know in the event that you need to contact the fire department?
What is how to contact the fire department and accurate directions to the place where the fire department is needed.
400
Crawl or creep because the air supply is better near the floor. Touch doors with the back of your hand to test if it is warm.
What is the best way to get out of a house filled with smoke and or fire?
400
Quality smoke alarms will need to have one of these labels to prove it has been tested and is of good quality.
What is Underwriter's Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM).
400
What rooms should alarms be located?
What is in every bedroom, outside each seperate sleeping area, and on every level of the house, including the basement.
400
What can you do to help a person that has severe burns?
What is call for stop the burning process, remove the burned clothing and other tight fiting pieces, poor cool water over burned area, NO CREAMS, cover with clean/dry dressing, cover the victim and call for help ASAP.
400
The first job of any firegighter is
What is protection of human lives
500
Get out, call the fire departement, and NEVER reenter a burning building.
What do you do when you detect a fire in your house?
500
To ensure proper use, placement, and working condition.
What is read your owners manual and test the alarm regularly
500
What is the difference between ionization and photoelectric smoke alarms?
What is Ionization alarms respond better to flaming fires and photoelectronic is more responsive to smouldering fires. Both types should be in the home.
500
HOw is treating a victim of electrical burns different than treating a person with other burns?
What is do not touch the victim until you are sure that the electrical current has been shut off and the scene is safe. If there is a downed power line, the power can travel as far as 15 feet. Be especially careful if there is water in the area.
500
What does SCBA stand for and how does it help the firemen
What is Self-contained breathing apparatus. These apparatuses provide oxygen for the firemen to breath and protect them from heat and smoke. Children should be taught to not be affraid of firemen. They can look scary to children becuase of the mask they wear.
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