Fire Safety Basics
The four main components of fire safety are Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and this final step
What is Extinguish or Evacuate
The first thing you should do if you discover a fire.
What is Rescue anyone in immediate danger?
One role of security personnel during a fire emergency.
What is assisting with evacuation?
This device detects smoke and sounds an alarm.
What is a smoke detector?
You see flames in a trash can. The first step is this.
What is Rescue anyone nearby?
This step involves moving people away from danger before anything else.
What is Rescue?
The safest way to leave a smoke-filled room.
What is Stay low and crawl to the exit?
Security staff may help ensure these remain clear for emergency vehicles.
What are fire lanes?
This type of detector senses heat instead of smoke.
What is a heat detector?
You hear the fire alarm but see no smoke. You should still do this.
What is evacuate immediately?
This action prevents smoke and flames from spreading to other areas.
What is Confine?
The type of extinguisher used for electrical fires.
What is Class C?
This type of patrol checks for fire hazards before they become emergencies.
What is a fire watch?
A building-wide alarm system is often connected to this control point.
What is a fire alarm control panel?
If your clothes catch fire, you should do this.
What is Stop, Drop, and Roll?
The step where you notify others and emergency services.
What is Alarm?
The universal emergency number in the U.S.
What is 911?
Security teams often coordinate with this group during fire incidents.
What is the fire department?
This system uses water to suppress fires automatically.
What is a sprinkler system?
You’re trapped in a room during a fire. This action can help keep smoke out.
What is seal gaps with wet cloths?
The acronym RACE stands for Rescue, Alarm, Confine, and this.
What is Extinguish/Evacuate?
The “PASS” method is used for this
What is operating a fire extinguisher?
Security may help maintain this to prevent re-entry into unsafe areas.
What is a perimeter?
This type of alarm alerts only a monitoring center, not the public.
What is a silent alarm?
What type of dog is known for riding on fir engines?
What are Dalmatians.